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I Have Flared Nostrils, and my Nose Tip is Bumpy ....could a Nose Job Fix That?

asked 1 year ago by Ranamman in Amman, 29
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
Question viewed 398 times
Tags: nostrils, bumpy, candidate, flared

I'm thinking of having a nose job, I want to have a more pointy tip, and less flare nostrils...is it possible?

11 answers to I Have Flared Nostrils, and my Nose Tip is Bumpy ....could a Nose Job Fix That?

Rhinoplasty

Hello (Salam? I think you are in Amman, Jordan), Rhinoplasty can indeed improve the flare of the nostrils and improve or alter the projection of the tip. A surgeon looks at the whole appearance of the nose but also the interior, and evaluates the skin thickness and the symmetry. Many surgeons utilize the "open-tip" approach, involving an incision across the columella (the strip at the base of the nose between the two nostrils), to access the inside of the nose and the... more

Tim Abou-Sayed, MD
Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty to smooth nose and decrease nostril flare

Certainly some of the goals of rhinoplasty are to get more of a pointed tip and less bulbousness and less flaring of the nostrils through alarplasty techniques. This involves reduction of the alar sill or floor of the nose by reducing the amount of show in that area which decreases the width of the nostrils. Any bumps in the tip can also be addressed at the same time.

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Rhinoplasty to Improve Features

The features you are describing do sound like they would be appropriately treated and improved with rhinoplasty. Seeing your photos would be helpful or perhaps a live consultation. see video

Jeffrey Epstein MD, FACS
Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.plasticsurgeryoftheface.com

Rhinoplasty can thin tip and decrease nostril flare

Yes, a Rhinoplasty can, in theory, thin the nasal tip and reduce nostril flare but without seeing pictures of your nose I have no way of knowing if you are a suitable Rhinoplasty candidate, or not.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty to fix flared nostrils and get pointier tip

Yes, a rhinoplasty can address those concerns. An exam of your nose would allow for a more detailed discussion of what changes can be made.

Thomas A Lamperti, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Los Angeles Rhinoplasty

The issues you mentioned can defenitely be addressed with rhinoplasy, but before deciding on having the surgery visit an experienced rhinoplsty surgeon and review the before/after photos and digital imaging of your nose in order to have a good understanding of the what can be expected from the surgery.

Armen Vartany, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

What is a reduction rhinoplasty?

Reduction rhinoplasty is the medical term used to describe nasal surgery intended to reduce the overall size of the nose. When I talk to my patients about cosmetic nasal surgery, specifically reduction rhinoplasty, I tell them that the nose should be addressed in three specific areas: the nasal hump, the tip area, and the width of the nose. Most patients interested in nose job, want the "bump" on their nose to be taken down. This typically refers to the nasal dorsum... more

Kevin Sadati, DO
Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.galleryofcosmeticsurgery.com

Rhinoplasty

A rhinoplasty can improve on dorsal humps as well as flare of the nostrils. An exam would be key to determine if those are the right things for you.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Tip And Nostril Narrowing Is Part Of Many Rhinoplasties

The two nose changes that you desire are very commonly addressed in rhinoplasty surgery. Tip narrowing is just about done in virtually every rhinoplasty and nostril narrowing is done in about 1/3 of rhinoplasties. The question is not whether they can be done, but can they be done to your level of expectations. Some factors that control the result, such as skin thickness, are beyond the control of the surgeon. I would get several consultations, complete with computer imaging, and see if your... more

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com

Will a rhinoplasty fix a bumpy nose and flared nostrils?

A rhinoplasty is designed to recontour many parts of the nose including a dorsal hump, wide nose, bulbous or full tip, crooked nose, flared nostrils, and flat nose. You should have a full consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to identify the problem areas and how these can be corrected. I use the Canfield Vectra 3D system to simulate the changes that can be expected after your procedure.

Frank Agullo, MD
El Paso Plastic Surgeon

www.elpasoplasticsurgery.com

Bumpy nose, flared nostrils, will rhinoplasty help?

Hi Ranamman, A rhinoplasty is designed to correct many types of issues with the nose. It is very common to have patients ask for a smoother, more refined nasal tip and to have nostrils narrowed if they flare. These are both problems that are corrected with rhinoplasty, however if your are 11 then you are going to need to wait a few years to finish your facial and nasal growth. Things can and will change a lot for you as you go from 11 to 17 or so. Usually in males... more