Can a bulbous nose be reduced without looking weird or changing your look

It is possible for rhinoplasty results to appear natural as long as the nose is proportional and in balance with the other facial features. The best nose job is one in which other people cant tell that surgery has been performed. The appearance of a "bulbous tip" most commonly arises from the shape... more

A bulbous nose can be reduced in size by refining the nasal tip through removal and suturing and sculpting the tip cartilages. This can be done with sutures, cartilage grafting to refine the tip but still remain the original character of the nose. The nasal bones can be narrowed through osteotomies, which... more

Rhinoplasty can produce very pleasing and natural results and is indeed performed with greater precision than in the past. The language that we use to describe the shape and appearance of the nose is very imprecise however. Terms such as bulbous can be confusing to both patient and surgeon. I have found the... more

Based on your photo, I think you can have a very natural result after rhinoplasty, without an operated-on look. Living in Houston, you will have access to multiple outstanding Board-Certified Plastic Surgeons in your area who can outline their operative plan for you after a complete examination.

Bulbous has become a very generic term to describe a poorly defined and generally large tip. In individuals with very thick skin, this can be a challenging problem. However, your skin type and general overall structure are compatible with a very satisfactory outcome. Seek a couple of consultations and review... more

Your nose can definately be improved without making you look weird or dramatically changing your appearance.  As I'm sure you're aware, you do not have huge deformities to your nose. What I see is:  a moderately bulbous tip, some wideness in the middle third of the nose, perhaps a very slight hump... more

Dear Amanda, Nasal surgery is designed to improve the appearance of the nose by created a balance between the different components. These components are the the tip, the dorsum (or bridge), and the radix (the top of the nose just below the eyebrows). In order to properly analyze the nose, it is... more

Amanda, Rhinoplasty surgery has evolved tremendously in the last 3 decades.  We now specifically address characteristics of the nose and concentrate more on preserving and augmenting the nasal structures rather than removing everything.   Your nose does not appear particularly bulbous, but... more

Hi!  You have a great face, and your nose can be refined, leaving it looking natural.  Your tip needs to be sculpted with internal stitches.  The key is not to remove too much cartilage. Go to a board certified plastic surgeon and ask to see lots of before and after pictures.  This is... more

Yes, there are changes that can be made to your nose which will make a nice difference for you without looking "done" or unnatural. Your tip can be refined with partial trim of your lower lateral cartilages and with slight narrowing of your nasal bones. You did not provide a lateral picture. If you do, we... more