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Do I Need Full Rhinoplasty or Can I Just Have Bulbous Tip Reduction? (photo)
Do I Need Full Rhinoplasty or Can I Just Have Bulbous Tip Reduction?
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Sez_Me
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Rhinoplasty Is The Patient's Decision
Hello,
Asking the opinion of a surgeon to determine if a patient NEEDS a rhinoplasty is like asking him/her to take the final decision on behalf of their patients and that cannot happen.
However, a surgeon can help the patients by providing them with the best solution required to enhance a given feature the patient may have trouble with.
With that perspective, you are self-aware of a bulbous tip that could be reduced and refined by a tip reduction/modification.
Nonetheless,...
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Is a full rhinoplasty necessary?
It would really depend on the individual circumstances of the patient. The goal with rhinoplasty is to create a nose that is in harmony with an individual's other facial features, and enhance their own natural look. It is possible to perform tip work only, and your surgeon can determine whether or not this is an option during an examination. I would recommend a consultation with a surgeon that has a great deal of experience, and has had great results keeping their...
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Rhinoplasty Thoughts
Do the least amount of surgery for the most amount of good. In other words, figure out with your Cosmetic Surgeon what bothers you most about your nose and then define a plan to address those specific issues. Best of Luck!
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Tip vs Full Rhinoplasty
The overall shape and appearance of the nose is influenced by each of its component parts. Sometimes when you change one part of the nose, the rest of the nose then looks different as well. It may well be that all you need is a tip rhinoplasty, but it would be important to be certain. This is why getting a consultation with computer imaging would be very helpful. Look at the potential results with a full rhinoplasty vs that of a tip rhinoplasty alone. While computer imaging is not a...
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Tip rhinoplasty works well.
Hi.
Just going by your one smiling picture, I think the nasal tip can be refined by itself, if that is all that bothers you.
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Yes You Can Just Fix the Tip- But You Probably Won't Like It
It certainly is possible to reduce the tip of the nose only, but most of the time, people are not really happy with their result. Typically, once the tip is reduced in size, the rest of the nose (which looked fine when paired with the bulbous tip) all of a sudden looks too big or too wide in comparison. A great nose has all of it's parts in balance with one another, and also balances the rest of the features on the face. it's amazing how often the overall look of a patient's face...
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Yes, You Can Just Fix the Tip
Depending on your anatomy and your goals, a procedure to define you tip can be performed. You have to make sure that these changes are in proportion for the rest of your nose. I cannot give you a specific answer about your nose without more pictures.
Charlotte Facial Plastic Surgeon
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The bulbous nose tip; a balanced nose approach!
Hi Sez, This is one of the questions I come across most often when seeing patients for rhinoplasty; can we just address the bulbous tip? The quick answer is yes, you can address the tip alone. However, the nose tends to be prone to having the operated look if the various parts of it are not in a natural balance. Sometimes you need to do more to the nose in order to have a more natural final appearance. That said, based on the photo that you've posted in one view, tip...
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Can I just have the tip thinned
Youve gone to parties or events and the shoes of your girlfriend dont match the dress. A nose tip thinning is the same thing. It may make the upper part look done A nose is a matching balanced structure where all parts are matched. Tell your surgeon what you want but if you tell him tip only you may end up with a funny looking odd nose
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Do I Need Full Rhinoplasty or Can I Just Have Bulbous Tip Reduction?
The prtriat photo posted only help in a small way. Best to be seen in person by a rhinoplasty doc. My choice would be full rhinoplasty to correct they wide nasal bridge.
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Tip Rhinoplasty.
It is certainly possible to only address the nasal tip when performing rhinoplasty. Nasal reshaping is ultimately a personal choice. Keep in mind however, that the overall proportions amd shape relationships between the tip and the remainder of the nose as well as with the face will have a bearing on the final result. It would be best to review all of the options with a qualified and experienced surgeon.
Mario J. Imola, MD, DDS, FRCSC.
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Tiplasty for Bulbous Tip Versus Full Rhinoplasty
Hi Sez,
It appears that if your tip is refined and made less bulbous then the rest of your nose may appear larger. Rhinoplasty is about balance and harmony of the nose with the rest of the face. I beautiful nose usually does not draw attention, but rather allows the focus of the face to be in the eyes and other facial features. At your consultation discuss your rhinoplasty goals clearly with the consultant, have a few consults, and most importantly choose your...
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Tip Rhinoplasty for a Bulbous Tip
Rhinoplasty encompasses many different procedures. The goal is always to do just enough to fix the problem. If your primary concern is the tip, just the tip can be addressed; however, it is important to get the opinion of a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon or Otolaryngologist with rhinoplasty experience so that your nose remains balanced. Computer imaging systems can be used to better communicate your goals and allow your surgeon to give you an idea of what can be achieved. (Click for Video->)
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Rhinoplasty Limited to Tip Reduction
Rhinoplasty surgery is always individualized. You can have just the reduction of a bulbous tip. You need to talk to an experienced surgeon to determine what should be done to achieve a balance proportional nose after your surgery.
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Full rhinoplasty versus bulbous tip reduction
Its hard to give you an accurate answer without seeing more than one view of your nose, especially the profile. If what you're bothered by is your tip then only addressing that makes the most sense to me.
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Full rhinoplasty or just a tip-plasty
From the front it looks like you might be able to just do your tip. it depends on your profile. Also, it is difficult to be certain from just a single photo, but I think you are on the right track. Go get some consultations.
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