Hooked Nose
A hooked nose, also known as an aquiline nose, describes a nose with a high dorsum or bridge and a low tip that droops. This creates a banana-like curve of the nose in profile. It is a common nose shape, particularly in the Hispanic population as well as some people from the Mediterranean region. Although perfectly normal and quite beautiful in many ways, it bothers some people, particularly on profile view. When smiling, the nose tip often widens and droops even more.
This is a nose that I often describe as being out of balance. The typical profile measure of a nose is that of a tip that is higher than the dorsum. Unfortunately, the opposite exists for a hook nose. The tip is made of weak and underdeveloped cartilages. These weak cartilages contribute to the tendency for the nose tip to droop and widen when smiling.
Case for
High nasal tip compared to nasal bridge.
Unevenly transformed nasal bridge due to injury.
Hooked nose with wide nasal bone.
Droopy nasal tip as well as hooked nose.