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Can a Bulbous Nose Be Reduced Without Looking Weird or Changing Your Look

asked 3 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Rod J. Rohrich, MD
Question viewed 23,284 times
Tags: female, bulbous, natural

19 answers to Can a Bulbous Nose Be Reduced Without Looking Weird or Changing Your Look

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The answer is "Yes"

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.
Shahram Salemy, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

www.drsalemy.com

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Possible to have Rhinoplasty without looking weird

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 (tough to see from this view) and a little excess columella (the area between you nostrils). Each of these issues can be addressed with precision with modern rhinoplasty techniques. Make sure... more
Paul L. Leong, MD

Pittsburgh Facial Plastic Surgeon

idealplasticsurgery.com

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Correction of A Bulbous Nose

The correction of a bulbous nose can be done using an open approach to rhinoplasty by using the patient’s own tip cartilages. This is done to preserve or restore a natural appearance. The key is that one must be careful in correcting it so they don’t get alar pinching or notching of the nose. This requires significant experience and expertise in this area of rhinoplasty. Furthermore, the management of the bulbous tip cannot be done in isolation without looking at the rest of the... more
Rod J. Rohrich, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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bulbous tip

Absolutely.... the key here is to do enough to the right elements ( thick skin, enlarged lower lateral cartilages) in just the right amount so as to thin the look of the nose but to AVOID the done or unatural look of a rhinoplasty. This means you may have to settle for less especially if very thick skin is the major problem. I prefer to remove as little cartilage as possible and just reshape what is there and use it for support to thin and accentuate shapes in the tip of the nose. Skin thinni more
Richard Galitz, MD

Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Correcting A Bulbous Tip

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 of the underlying cartilages. If this is the case, the lower lateral cartilages (tip cartilages) can be trimmed and reshaped either with sutures or with grafts to relieve the excess... more
C. Spencer Cochran, MD

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.rhinoplasty-usa.com

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Bulbous nose can be reduced

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 will balance the tip out as well. If the rhinoplasty has been performed correctly, it will not look weird and will balance out with the remainder of the facial features....
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

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Rhinoplasty today can produce very natural results

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 best way to bridge the gap between description of the nose and the actual appearance is through computer imaging. The computer can't show exactly what result can be obtained, but it... more
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty for bulbous tip

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 your options.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Absolutely possible to have good nasal surgery results

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 important to view the different aspects of the nose. At a minimum the surgeon should analyze the frontal view, the side view, the oblique view, and the inferior view. The are excellent approaches... more
A. Peter Salas, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty is very precise these days

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 the terminology is somewhat superfluous, as a board certified plastic surgeon or facial plastic surgeon can effectively address your concerns and correct them. Good luck!
Kenneth R. Francis, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
+1

Your nose looks fairly easy!

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 perfectly proper. We show patients hundreds of pictures.
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
+1

Yes, there are changes that can make a nice difference for you

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 may be able to comment on changes that can be made to your profile view with rhinoplasty as well. Good luck.
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty without looking weird is possible

The goal of plastic surgery in my opinion is that it should "whisper and not shout" (tm). In consultation with your plastic surgeon, discuss your concerns and desires. The procedure is done from the inside of the nose and you can focus on just the tip, or the entire nose. If your friends notice anything at all, they usually say: "Did you change your hairstyle?" Or , "Have you been working out lately?" Or, "Have you lost weight ?"
Darrick E. Antell, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Fixing a Bulbous Nose is Possible

Rhinoplasty surgery has many objectives, and can address different areas of the nose. It is in short, a highly customizable procedure, that must be tailored to the patient's needs. It is important for you to communicate honestly and openly with your surgeon your goals, and to enquire of him to be sure that you are on the same wave length. You have only one view, and it is not a standard medical photography view. With that disclaimer, I do see some fullness to the tip, some wideness... more
Scott E. Kasden, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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You may want only subtle tip enhancements

Modern rhinoplasty approaches rely on reshaping the nasal cartilages but maintaining the nasal support. The pinched and "unusual" look can be avoided by the experienced nasal surgeon. Commonly, pinched and collapsed noses also interfer with nasal breathing. These rhinoplasty complications may make complex revisions and nasal reconstruction necessary. Therefore, do your research to find somebody (Facial Plastic Surgeon OR whole body Plastic Surgeon) who does not just occasionally... more
Frank P. Fechner, MD

Worcester Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drfechner.com

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You can get great Rhinoplasty results

Hi Amanda, thanks for writing. The short answer is yes. You can get a very nice, natural improvement. The tip can be made more refined, and the balance of the nose from top to bottom improved. Keep in mind some important considerations. First, I would recommend that you choose the surgeon carefully. Rhinoplasty is delicate and difficult --- perhaps the most difficult of all plastic surgery procedures. Every single patient is different; there are individual variations of the thickness of the... more
Patrick Byrne, MD

Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon
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This CAN be done

Tip refinement can be accomplished by an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon without making you look operated on or "different."  Under the best of circumstances, nobody will be able to tell you had a rhinoplasty, just that you look better for some unknown reason.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty techniques for improving bulbous tip

Rhinoplasty techniques address three key areas of the nose, including the tip, the cartilaginous dorsum, and the nasal bones. The decision to change these elements surgically should be determined by your individual preferences and the recommendations of a board certified plastic surgeon. Rhinoplasty in your particular case, may address your tip, but consideration to the bony and cartilaginous dorsum should be made to add harmony to your face and nose.
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Yes

You have a  very nice nose from the picture. Reduction of the tip can be done without having an unnatural look. PLease do your homework and get more than one consultation . Ask for board certified plastic surgeon.Make sure to ask for multiple before and after pictures.
Kamran Khoobehi, MD

New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

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