All About the Button Nose: What It Is, Why It’s Popular, & How to Get It

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Board-certified plastic surgeon Usha Rajagopal, MD explains what the button nose looks like & why it’s so popular

Co-authored by Usha Rajagopal, MD and Devin McSween

Last Updated: March 3, 2026 Fact Checked

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• What is the button nose?
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• Types
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• Why are they popular?
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• Celebrities with Button Noses
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• Ways to Get a Button Nose
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• Other Nose Shapes

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The button nose is a common nose shape defined by its small size and rounded, upturned tip. It’s been trending recently, so if you’ve been wondering what it is, whether you have it, or how you can get the look, we’re here to help! We partnered with plastic surgeons, dermatologists, and makeup artists to explain what the button nose is, why it’s popular, and non-surgical and surgical ways to achieve one. We’ll also tell you about the different types and which celebs rock this nose. Keep on reading to learn more!

The Button Nose Shape

Board-certified plastic surgeon Usha Rajagopal, MD says the button nose is small and round with an upturned tip and smooth profile. It’s considered a cute and attractive shape, so it’s become a trendy nose shape that lots of people want. You can get the look of a button nose with makeup or cosmetic procedures like filler.

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Section 1 of 6:

What is the button nose?

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   A button nose is a small, rounded, and slightly upturned nose. Dr. Rajagopal describes the button nose as a small nose with a smooth bridge and a tip that curves slightly upward. The tip is also defined by its round shape (like a button, hence the name). Button noses are neither very long nor very short, and the bridge is generally narrow. The profile is also straight with moderate projection.

   • More generally, Dr. Rajagopal says the button nose is a cute nose. The tiny tip helps it blend into the face, so it doesn’t really stand out.
   • Does the button nose differ between men and women? In general, men tend to have bigger noses than women. So, male button noses may appear larger and wider than female button noses.

   Meet the wikiHow Experts

   Usha Rajagopal, MD is a board-certified plastic surgeon and medical director of the San Francisco Plastic Surgery and Laser Center.

   Asif Pirani, MD is a board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of the Toronto Plastic Surgery Center.

   Daniel Vann is a makeup artist and licensed aesthetician with over 15 years of experience in the industry.

   Kaveri Karhade, MD is a board-certified dermatologist who specializes in laser, medical, and cosmetic dermatology.

   Edward S. Kwak, MD is a dual board-certified plastic surgeon and owner of ESKMD Facial Plastic Surgery.
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Types of Button Noses

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   Button noses are generally small and narrow, but they can vary in size. As Dr. Rajagopal explains, the shape and size of the nose largely depend on someone’s gender and ethnicity. So, people can have small, rounded, and upturned noses that don’t fit the exact, narrow mold. Some common types of button noses include:

   • Large button nose: The tip may appear larger, rounder, and slightly more bulbous.
   • Wide button nose: The bridge is wider, which can also make the tip wider and rounder.
   • Narrow button nose: The bridge is narrower, which can also make the tip smaller and more delicate.
   • Flat button nose: The tip is less curved and upturned than the “classic” button nose.

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Why are button noses popular?

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   Button noses are seen as cute and trendy due to their small size. Dr. Rajagopal notes that button noses are a current trend in the cosmetic and surgical world, especially among women. She says this nose shape is seen as cute and small, and it doesn’t stand out from the face, which is what a lot of people want. In other words, button noses are seen as an attractive feature, and a lot of people want them!

   • Why are button noses considered attractive? As mentioned, they’re petite and aren’t noticeable on the face, which can help draw more attention to the eyes and lips. The delicate, sloping shape is also associated with youthfulness and friendliness, which can make people seem more approachable.
   • Because button noses are widely considered “cute,” Dr. Rajagopal says they’re not usually that popular among men.
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Celebrities with Button Noses

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   Celebrities with a button nose include Jenna Ortega and SZA. Button noses can be seen among celebrities of all different ethnicities and backgrounds, as it’s a fairly common shape around the world. Here are some popular celebrities with the button nose:

   • Jenna Ortega
   • Emma Watson
   • SZA
   • Selena Gomez
   • Lana Condor
   • Vincent D’Onofrio

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Ways to Get a Button Nose

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   Makeup Contouring is a makeup technique that can help your nose appear smaller and thinner. As makeup artist Daniel Vann explains, applying darker makeup pushes your features backward, while applying light and bright makeup pulls them forward. So, to slim the look of your nose, he suggests applying contour (or bronzer or brown eyeshadow) along the bridge and tip of your nose.

   • Here are a few quick steps to get a button nose with makeup:
     • Apply a line of contour under your nose tip.
     • Apply a horizontal line of contour where your nose bridge meets your nose tip.
     • Apply a line of contour high up along either side of the bridge of your nose.
     • Apply a thin line of highlight along the bridge of your nose.
     • Apply a dot of highlight on the tip of your nose.
     • Blend out the contour and highlight.
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   Dermal fillers Board-certified plastic surgeon Asif Pirani, MD says fillers are a non-surgical option that can help fix small asymmetries on the nose (as such, the procedure is commonly called a non-surgical rhinoplasty). Dr. Rajagopal adds that fillers are primarily used to improve the profile of the nose, as they can reduce bumps and help lift the tip of the nose. Importantly, though, filler cannot make your nose smaller.

   • Dr. Rajagopal explains that non-surgical rhinoplasties are office procedures. The injector numbs your nose and then inserts the filler.
   • Filler is temporary, so this isn’t a permanent way to get a button nose. Dr. Rajagopal says most non-surgical rhinoplasties last about 1 year.
   • Board-certified dermatologist Kaveri Karhade, MD notes that getting fillers is a medical procedure that comes with risks. So, it’s important to get the procedure done by a board-certified dermatologist or a plastic surgeon.
   • After a non-surgical rhinoplasty, your nose may appear red, swollen, and bruised, but these side effects typically go away after a few days.
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   Rhinoplasty Dr. Pirani says rhinoplasty is the gold standard for shaping the nose. It’s a permanent, surgical procedure where a plastic surgeon reduces the cartilage and bone in the nose, which can make the profile straighter and give the tip a bit of a slope. The procedure is either done under local or general anesthesia. Then, the plastic surgeon makes an incision along your nose to access the bone and cartilage.

   • After surgery, board-certified plastic surgeon and reconstructive surgeon JoAnna Nguyen, MD says tape and internal and external splints are added to the nose to hold the structure tight and help minimize swelling.
   • Swelling typically lasts for 4 to 6 weeks. To help with it, board-certified plastic surgeon Edward S. Kwak, MD says to keep your head elevated, especially while you sleep, and to sleep on your back.
   • Dr. Kwak notes that you may experience bruising around the eyes during the first week of recovery, too.
   • Your full results are typically visible after 1 year, says Dr. Kwak.
   • Rhinoplasty comes with risks like infection, pain, and scarring. It’s important that you choose a reputable and experienced plastic surgeon, schedule a consultation, and go over all of the risks and potential complications of the surgery.
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Other Nose Shapes

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1. There are several other common nose shapes. Noses come in all kinds of different sizes and shapes, and there are several others that have a defined look like the button nose. Here are some of the most common nose shapes:

   • The Roman nose (aka aquiline nose) is long and prominent with a bump on the bridge.
   • The Greek nose is straight with a defined and pointed tip.
   • The Nubian nose is long and gradually tapers to a wide tip.
   • The East Asian nose is wide and flat.
   • The snub nose is short and small with a rounded tip that’s very upturned.
   • The bulbous nose has a large and round tip.

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