Are there less possible complications with tiplasty vs. full rhinoplasty?

The cutting of the nasi septi muscle is of no consequence other than to prevent the tip of the nose from drooping down when smiling. We cut that muscle frequently when needed. It is important if you are only having the tip plasty performed that it is going to balance with the remainder of the nose. Very few... more

Complications can occur with all surgeries.  However, the procedures you asked about:  full rhinoplasty vs tip plasty, historically have very low complication rates. Depending on how severe your problem is, you might not even need tip cartilage grafts which you mentioned.  Frequently, a minor... more

Just adding a columellar strut or plumping grafts adds less complications than a full rhinoplasty. The less you do, the less risk of complications. I rarely cut the depressor nasi septi muscle unless the patient and I discuss the risks first since it can lower the upper lip and show less teeth especially when... more

For both surgeries.  However, in general, the more invasive and prolonged a surgery, the greater risks.  So in that sense, a tip plasty would carry less risk than a full rhinoplasty.  The specific risks that you cite, crooked tip and uneven nostrils, are probably the same for both procedures... more

Certainly when considering rhinoplasty or nasal shaping, changes are only made where necessary, and for some a tip only rhinoplasty will produce very nice results. For a majority of patients however a full rhinoplasty will be needed to keep the whole result in balance. Any change in the tip as far as... more

The effect of cutting the depressor nasi septi muscle can be simulated with injection of Botox. You may want to try this as it is the easiest way to "check it out". If you like the result, you could consider surgical options for a longer lasting result. Yes a tip graft... more

In general in the nose the less you have to do the better it is. The tip plasty especially if it only involved turning up the tip is easy to do and has less chance of complications. Cutting the depressor septi muscle is safe and effective. Take your profile photos with smiling and without smiling and you will... more

Tip versus full rhinoplasty are essentially related but distinct operations. While the two areas can relate to eachother both technically and aesthetically, the complications profiles are not the same. While both are very safe, tip changes can be more challenging to get right. Rotating the tip can be... more

 Both of these surgeries should have little risk of complications. See an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon and let him give you the pros and cons after he examines your nose.

Commonly, tip rhinoplasty is one step in a full rhinoplasty, when other aspects of the nose are concomitantly treated (a hump removed or dorsum narrowed). The specific complications that concerns you, i.e. asymmetric nostrils or crooked tip, are related to work that is performed on the tip. Therefore, the... more