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Is Just Fixing the Tip of a Wideset Bulbous Nose a Difficult Procedure?

asked 1 year ago by Cindyp in montreal, Quebec, Canada
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
Question viewed 689 times
Tags: nose, female, bulbous, pig-like, wide

The tip of my nose is quite bulbous and my nostrils are large. When I smile, my nose becomes very wide and the tip appears much bigger. If you are looking up at my nose it tends to look a little `pig like` and crooked. I`ve been to consultation and the Doctor only spent 10 minutes with me. He said he would refine the tip and make my nostrils smaller, but he doesn`t believe he`d have to touch any bone. I would like to know if my nose is a challenge to do or is it pretty routine?

7 answers to Is Just Fixing the Tip of a Wideset Bulbous Nose a Difficult Procedure?

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Tip Reduction or Full Rhinoplasty

From your picture it is difficult to determine if you need only a tip reduction or a more extensive rhinoplasty. Rhinoplasty surgery is always a challenge but you can expect a good result if you find a good surgeon who spends more than 10 minutes with you.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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Difficulty of fixing wide bulbous nose tip

The wide bulbous tip of the nose is treated by removing some of the cartilage, suturing the remaining cartilage together and eliminating soft tissue between the domes. This is often done in conjunction with rhinoplasty, but can be done as a stand-alone procedure as a tip plasty. The nostrils can be made smaller and narrower with an alar plasty. This is a fairly routine procedure in experienced rhinoplasty hands. Remember that the nose will get larger and wider when smiling whether or not... more
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

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Tiplasty or Rhinoplasty...it Depends on the Anatomy and the Surgeon

Hi Cindy, It is very important to feel comfortable with the rhinoplasty surgeon that you ultimately choose to operate upon you.  Rhinoplasty involves the total nose, though sometimes just the tip, or just the upper 2/3 need to be addressed depending upon the patient's anatomy, desires, and diagnosis.  Choose your rhinoplasty surgeon most carefully.  Good luck and be well. Dr. P
Michael A. Persky, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Tip and alar base work

It is difficult to say what you would need without a formal exam and certaily mroe photo views.  It is always important to be seen in person.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Tip rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty, cosmetic nose surgery, is like a puzzle. If you change one piece of the puzzle, the others must change as well to make it "fit". If you alter the tip of the nose, the dorsum or bridge must be shaped to be proportionate to the tip and provide a balanced nose with harmony.
Etai Funk, MD

Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.funkfacialplastics.com

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Narrowing a bulbous tip

Hi Cindy, For an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon, there is nothing about your nose that would present a particular problem. Straightening, narrowing, stabilizing, and refining your tip should be a straightforward procedure for surgeons who have made a career of rhinoplasty. Above all, you should find a surgeon who takes the time to answer your questions, shows you examples similar to your own goals, understands your aesthetic, and explains the procedure in detail. If you... more
Jason Litner, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Is tip-plasty difficult?

If you go to an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon, you should get a natural nice looking nose. However, it is easy to say you just "need a little tip work" and end up with a poor result. Therefore, see another surgeon who will take more than 10 min with you and show you live patients that he has done a tip reduction on and look natural!
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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