Can nose job correct bulbous tip deformity and look natural?

I'm considering having Rhinoplasty surgery to refine the tip of my nose, which has been getting consistently bigger and more asymmetrical over the past 15 years. I'm 37 years old. I do admit to having a larger nose, but I don't mind that. Can surgery be done to fix this issue with the tip in a subtle manner, without making me look like I've had a "nose job"?

Can nose job correct bulbous tip deformity and look natural?
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A: Natural Rhinoplasty

John Philip Connors III, MD

From your picture, it appears that you are a great candidate for a rhinoplasty. Although a bit blurred, it appears that your lower later cartilages are asymmetric or crocked and need to be realigned. In the hands of an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon, your results should be very natural and have your friends... more

A: Rhinoplasty with Natural Result

Richard W. Fleming, MD

If  rhinoplasty surgery idoes not  provide a natural  result it is a failure. After careful consideration with your surgeon, you can change as little or as much as you want. Leaving some undesireable feature will not make your nose look  natural.

A: Can TIP nose job correct bulbous tip deformity and look natural?

Peter A. Aldea, MD

A nose job can and SHOULD be the ultimate customized operation in Plastic Surgery. A s to "I do admit to having a larger nose, but I don't mind that. Can surgery be done to fix this issue with the tip ...?" - YES. You have very convex and wide prominent lower lateral cartilages (right bigger and more... more

A: Rhinoplasty goals

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

It is important that you relate your desired goals to your surgeon who can then review the options available to manage your nasal appearance. The thin quality of your skin may require onlay grafts to soften the overall appearance.

A: Correct bulbous tip

Marcus L. Peterson, MD

If is fairly clear what would need to be done to improve you nasal tip.  The final result should look natural and would not look operated.  A surgeon with some experience with rhinoplasty will be able to make the improvement that you want.  The changes to the tip would not give you a strange... more

A: Rhinoplasty should look natural

Dean Fardo, MD

You appear to be a good candidate for surgery and if well done, a rhinoplasty should not look like a "nose job". See an experienced plastic surgeon and look at their before/ after photos. Good luck!

A: A well performed Rhinoplasty should not only make your nose look naturally nicer but also help you b

Amir Moradi, MD

From the photograph a limited but valuable amount of information can be elicited.  Your skin is thin, your lower nasal cartilages are very prominent and most probably the side walls of your nose collapse when you take a deep breath from your nose. First a complete examination of the inside and outside of... more

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