Possible to Change Nose Tip Angle Without Breaking Bones?

Depending on the degree of lifting necessary, this can be accomplished with a tip rhinoplasty and graft . Sometimes a hump needs to be reduced in order to create the illusion of a rotated tip bu this can be determined at the time of consultation. On rare occasion increased tip projection and the appearance of a rotated tip can be achieved using fillers. I have included a video example. Fees vary on the time to accomplish the surgery but are generally less than a full rhinoplasty by 20-30%.... more

The beauty of rhinoplasty is that in the right hands you should be able to make changes to your nose only in the areas you desire. Sometimes, other changes are required that you have not considered to bring your nose into balance, or there may be changes your surgeon can suggest that will really enhance the final result. In your situation, you can absolutely work on your tip and change the rotation and angle of the tip without having to manipulate the dorsum. Changing the size and shape... more

On rare occasions, surgery can be performed on just the tip of the nose without breaking the nasal bones (reset). Whether your nasal bones need to be reset depends on how large of a bump is present on the bridge and whether or not the new tip will be in balance with the remainder of the nose. Certainly, through many different suturing techniques the tip can be brought upwards. At the base of the nasal tip there is a ligament that does make the tip droop when smiling. To eliminate this... more

It is possible to alter the tip of your nose without fracturing the nasal bones. The cartilage in the nasal tip can be modified with a combination of sutures and trimming to achieve the desired look. You may even require a cartilage graft which can be taken from your septum to further elevate or rotate your tip. All this work can be done without necessarily breaking your nasal bones. Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon, as each patient is unique and has specific needs... more

There are many steps and techniques used in rhinoplasty and what is applied should be only what is needed. In order to shape the tip of the nose and rotate the tip upward nasal fractures or osteotomies as we call them is not required if the height of the tip relative to the dorsum or bridge of the nose is in the right proportion. This can hold promise for a quicker recovery without bruising. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Totally "doable" Frank. If you do not want the middle and upper nose worked on you should not need in fracturing. You would need a Tip Rhinoplasty. In addition you may need the cutting of the tiny muscles pulling the nasal septum into the lip (depressor nasi septi) which is a straight forward procedure done through the inner aspect of the upper mid lip. These tiny muscles cause lip crowding which you refer to as "The tip points downwards especially when I talk and smile with... more

Lifitng the nasal tip can absolutely be done without breaking the bones.  This is called a tip plasty. You shold seek out a well qualified rhinoplasty surgeon.

Hi Tex, It is possible to change the angle of the tip of your nose without breaking your nasal bones. The cost of the procedure varies depending on the surgeon and on the amount of time in the operating room under anesthesia. Choose your surgeon carefully. Don't let cost be your deciding factor as sometimes you get what you pay for, and revision surgery may be involve a greater expense. Good luck and be well. Dr. P

A tip plasty is probably what you are talking about. But even if the doctor feels you need to have a full rhinoplasty and have the bones broken don't worry about it. After the surgery, you have some swelling and minor discomfort - breaking the bones is the least of it.

Tip rhinoplasty is a very effective means of reducing the roundness or bulbousness of a tip - particularly in ethnic patients. The techniques used will depend on the patient's specific nasal structure and characteristics. The lower lateral cartilages (tip cartilages) can be trimmed and reshaped either with sutures or with grafts to relieve the excess curvature. Regardless of the technique, it is possible to correct the tip without changing the profile. The cost of a tip rhinoplasty can... more