Roman Nose – The Look and Feel of This Nose Shape

Whether you’ve got a bulbous, upturned or hooked nose, it’s everyone’s most prominent facial feature. Aside from conveying one of our senses, this profile-defining detail has crossed the ages with connotations of beauty and self-consciousness alike. Of course, the thing that protrudes from the middle of our faces will be a big part of people’s identities, complimenting the features that surround it.

What Constitutes a Roman Nose?

Although everyone’s is unique, our noses can all be categorised into different types according to their general shapes. One of the most distinguishable of these types is the aquiline nose, for its distinct downward curvature that often follows a visible pivoting point on the bridge. For this reason, it is also often referred to as a hooked nose, though it is probably best known as the ‘roman’ nose – we’ve all seen those classic glazed-eyed, hook-nosed busts of prominent latin-speakers. Indeed, the latin word for eagle-like, ‘aquilinus’, is where the term aquiline nose comes from.

The bump on the bridge can vary in how conspicuous it is and the hooked nose characteristic can sometimes be emphasised by a drooping tip. In any case, the roman nose is certainly a special one, distinguishing its possessors with their own recognisable trait that is unique to their beauty.

Who Gets an Aquiline Nose – Where Do They Come From?

Or where does any nose shape come from and why are there even different types? That any change took place is an evolutionary result that is down to how humans living in different parts of the world adapted to their respective climates. The eventual change in shapes can be traced back to migration out of Africa into the colder European subcontinent: noses got narrower and sharper to warm the cold air before it could inflate the lungs with its low temperature.

As for the aquiline nose, it can be seen to have always appeared amongst all ethnic groups. However, some south Asian ethnicities encounter it as their most common type, such as those from Afghanistan and Pakistan. In other words, the roman nose has perhaps been popularised by those from whom it derives its name, but was by no means exclusive to them.

Your Own Roman Nose and Qunomedical

If you have a hooked nose, you could well be contemplating a rhinoplasty procedure. Whilst it is important to embrace the features you are born with, it is equally important to have access to a trusted and experienced professional if you feel your self-confidence is being hindered by the shape of your nose.

A great deal of people opt for a nose job; the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery found it to be the fourth-most popular procedure in the world in 2021. So, if you decide to take this step yourself, know that Qunomedical is by your side. We’re constantly helping patients find the right doctors – whom we have personally vetted – at a price that they can afford. With us, it doesn’t stop there; we’ll support you throughout your journey and make sure you get on well with your recovery too. Reach out to us so we can sort you with an outstanding clinic!

Sources:

Kaustubh Adhikari (2016): 'How we found the genes that control nose shape – and what they say about us', last accessed 27.02.2023

Helen Lovatt (2014): 'Roman Noses', last accessed 27.02.2023

International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: 'ISAPS International Survey on Aesthetic/Cosmetic Procedures Performed in 2021', last accessed 27.02.2023