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What Are My Options For Reducing The Width Of a Bulbous Nose Tip?

asked 8 months ago by mossantt in London, e2
Latest answer by Michael Salzhauer, MD
Question viewed 276 times
Tags: nose tip, male, bulbous, options

good afternoon. i'm curious to know the limitations of reducing the width and bulbousness of my nasal tip. my nose does not sit in proportion to my other features and completely lacks any definition. the way that it flares above the nostrils creating a bulbous cone shape is something i would like to address. and whether it is possible to create a dramatically thinner nose in this region and not merely a smaller version of it. thank you kindly for your time.

3 answers to What Are My Options For Reducing The Width Of a Bulbous Nose Tip?

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Reducing width of bulbous nose

Options for reducing the width of a bulbous tip is rhinoplasty with tip techniques, such as removal of tip cartilage. In addition to removal of tip cartilage, tip suturing techniques such as film binding sutures are placed to narrow and refine the nasal tip to make sure it balances with the remainder of the nose. This can be done through endonasal or closed approach and does not need open rhinoplasty.
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

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Thick skin is not great for nose shape

Nose shape can be affected by multiple factors, among which the amount and thickness of skin of the tip and nostrils. Sometimes, the only contributing element of the shape of the nasal tip is the skin itself. Reduction of the nose tip is not necessarily the best options in these cases. Creating an harmonic relationship between the other parts of the nose and the tip may improve the nose balance significantly. Attempting to reduce the size of the nose by reducing its... more
Mario Diana, MD

San Antonio Plastic Surgeon
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Reducing The Width Of a Bulbous Nose Tip

Utilizing an 'Open' Rhinoplasty technique the cartilage that is creating the bulbous or wide width can be trimmed and reshaped to a more defined and narrowed shape and size. It is a relatively easy procedure with minimal recovery time and the tiny incision (which is hidden under your nose) usually is unnoticeable after a few months. Consult with a Rhinoplasty Specialist who has performed this procedure often to discuss this technique and your ideal results.
Michael Salzhauer, MD

Bal Harbour Plastic Surgeon

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