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Bulbous Nose, Can It Be Fixed? Can It Be Made Smaller? (photo)

asked 7 months ago by katchenka in miami
Latest answer by Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Question viewed 646 times
Tags: bulbous, options, smaller

Bulbous Nose Job,can It Be Fixed?make It Smaller? 

17 answers to Bulbous Nose, Can It Be Fixed? Can It Be Made Smaller? (photo)

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Bulbous Tip Correction is Tricky. See Why?

Your bulbous tip can definitely be improved. The key is to do it without any signs that a rhinoplasty was performed. In other words AVOID THE FOLLOWING: -Excessive pinching -Over thinning -Avoid excess tip elevation at the same time. -Use advanced, less invasive, non-destructive techniques to bend and shape the cartilage --Minimally debulk the skin in select areas to finalize the custom shaping. -MAKE SURE you pick a surgeon with a variety of before after pictures... more
Ashkan Ghavami, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.Ghavamiplasticsurgery.com

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Can the bulbous tip of my nose be made smaller?

Of course your tip can be made more diminutive, and at the same time, consider raising the tip slightly and narrowing the base. These changes will make your eyes and lips appear larger.
Steve Laverson, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

feelbeautiful.com

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Best Rhinoplasty for Bulbous Tip in Miami

Hi Kat, Yes, your nose can be improved aesthetically with rhinoplasty. Fortunately you have many very fine rhinoplasty surgeons in the Miami area including Richard Davis, MD, and Robert Simons, MD. Good luck and be well. Dr. P
Michael A. Persky, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Bulbous Nose Job,can It Be Fixed?make It Smaller?

Yes, IMHO it would require an open Rhinoplasty to make the nasal tip smaller and more defined. A conchal cartilage ear graft may also be required for additional tip definition and support.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Bulbous nasal tip surgery

Bulbous nasal tip surgery can be very difficult, but some problems can be avoided by careful attention to the idea of minimal thinning of the cartilages that offer solid support for the tip. Occasionally tip grafts to assist with tip support have to be used. Thick skin covering for nasal tips can be a challenge for a nasal surgeon. Be sure to get several opinions before you pursue surgery with a surgeon. This condition certainly be improved, however... more
Francis (Frank) William Rieger, MD

Tampa Plastic Surgeon

www.riegercosmeticsurgery.com

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Rhinoplasty to improve bulbous tip

Rhinoplasty is commonly done to address noses with a bulbous tip. Tip bulbosity can be caused by any combination of excessive skin thickness, tip cartilage convexity, and tip under-projection. Focusing on the areas causing the problems will help bring your nose into better balance. An examination will allow for a better assessment of the best approach to addressing your concerns.
Thomas A Lamperti, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Surgery for a large or bulbuous nasal tip is the second most common request in rhinoplasty

The most common request in rhinoplasty is to remove a hump. Making a bulbous tip smaller is the second most common request. This is where more finesse on the part of the surgeon is necessary. A skilled rhinoplasty surgeon can narrow a round nasal tip and have it fit your face better without sacrificing function and personal identity.
Steven J. Pearlman, MD

New York Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Shaping of the Bulbous Nasal Tip

The answer is - very likely. Based on the photo provided, it does appear that your nasal tip grabs most of the attention in this area of the face. I have provided you with a link below to our online rhinoplasty tutorial that focuses on rhinoplasty for the bulbous nose. I hope this helps clarify many of the issues involved in making this type of nose more refined. Wishing you the best of luck in your rhinoplasty research. Dr. Hilinski
John M. Hilinski, MD

San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drhilinski.com

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Bulbous tip

Your concern is common for rhinoplasty patients. your lower nose is definitely out of balance from the rest of your face and draws attention away from your beautiful green eyes. rhinoplasty can definitely shape and reduce your tip to place it in better harmony and eliminate it's dominance of your facial features.
Michael L. Schwartz, MD

West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.palmbeachface.com

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Rhinoplasty for the bulbous tip.

Rhinoplasty for the bulbous tip can be done for the tip as well as nostril narrowing to make your tip in balance with the rest of your nose.
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty to benefit a bulbous tip

From your frontal view picture, it does appear that you have a bulbous tip that can be shaped and narrowed by an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon. In fact, if it is just the tip you are worried about, an "endonasal" rhinoplasty where all of the incisions are through the nostril may be an excellent choice. A consult and examination with a rhinoplasty surgeon would be beneficial.
Jason D. Bloom, MD

Philadelphia Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Bulbous tip and rhinoplasty

Yes, tip rhinoplasty is a common procedure to achieve harmony with the nasal bridge (which seems nice and straight) and the rest of your face. Excessive cartilage can be removed surgically and suture technique can be used to provide a narrower more triangular tip. An internal or external approach could be used.
Marc DuPere, MD

Toronto Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty

The bridge of your nose looks fine. You are correct in pointing out the bulbous tip. A tip rhinoplasty can probably be done without any external incisions. Of course, an in-person exam is required to determine the correct approach for you. Good luck!
David Alessi, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Bulbous Nose, Can It Be Fixed?

Dear Katchenka, YES! You certainly will get much improvement of your nasal tip if you elect to have a rhinoplasty. This procedure will help to bring your nose- primarily the tip- into balance with your facial features. Good luck!
Amy T. Bandy, DO

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Bulbous Nasal Tip

Yes. Yours is a very common problem-- just look around you. Find a doctor that you trust and whose photos you admire. Good luck!
Hannah Vargas, MD

Kansas City Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.vargasfaceandskin.com

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Tip Definition

You can improve definition to your nasal tip. Please consult with a board certified specialist in the face who can help you achieve the goals you desire. You definitely want to have a natural appearing result that is balanced and fits your face without appearing done.
Kimberly Lee, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Almost all noses can be made smaller

You need a consultation with a board certified experienced plastic surgeon to discuss what you want done with your nose. I am sure it can be improved.
William B. Rosenblatt, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

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