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What Kind of Rhinoplasty Procedure(s) Would Suit Me?

asked 1 year ago by dor392 in Chicago, IL
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
Question viewed 918 times
Tags: female, bulbous, options, technique, tip

I really want to get a nose job to get a more shapely nose because I am sick of my bulbous tip. I am just wondering whether that would require any additional techniques? I am kind of afraid of the actual procedure and the risks of scarring.

11 answers to What Kind of Rhinoplasty Procedure(s) Would Suit Me?

Rhinoplasty for Bulbous Tip

Your bulbous tip can be reduced and the definition improved. Seeing just one picture, I cannot tell if anything else should be changed to give you the best possible result. Consult with an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon whose results you like. It is normal to be concerned and nervous when considering cosmetic surgery.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Closed rhinoplasty if external scarring is a concern

There is no visible scarring when rhinoplasty is performed with the closed technique as opposed to the open technique. All incisions are made inside the nose. The closed technique can significantly improve the bulbousness of the nose and any grafts that may need to be placed can be inserted during the time of surgery. Spreader grafts are usually placed for breathing problems in the mid-third of the nose if there is a valve collapse or vestibular stenosis present or the spreader graft can... more

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Bulbous tip rhinoplasty

First and most important, choose a surgeon who does alot of these and can show you pictures of his successful results ( thats what matters..... talking a good game and fancy credentials can be very misleading) The problem with a bulbous nose is 2 fold and usually a combination of both factors. 1) thick skin 2) very large curvelinear lower lateral cartilages. Most important is to maintain structure or add structure and carefully debulk or thin the skin as needed. Over resection of a bulbous ti more

Richard Galitz, MD
Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon

Tip Rhinoplasty to Refine Bulbous Nasal Tip

Hi dor392 in Chicago, IL, Narrowing a bulbous tip is a common rhinoplasty request, after reducing a hump. Rhinoplasty is not one operation, but rather many potential operations. Tip rhinoplasty typically involves reducing the volume of nasal cartilage at the tip, in addition to bringing the cartilage together with stitches. For patients with thick skin, a small portion of deep tissue may be removed to thin the skin. Cartilage grafts are commonly placed to augment the tip and help in... more

Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty Consultation is your next step

Rhinoplasty can be a very rewarding procedure for both patient and surgeon, but risks are certainly present and "botched surgeries" are very difficult to attempt to correct with revision surgery. From your question, it sounds like you've been thinking about a nose-reshaping operation for some time. I'd suggest that your next step is to consider searching for a qualified surgeon in your area for a consultation. For me, communication is the most important part of a... more

Nick Slenkovich, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon

www.ColoradoPlasticSurgery.com

Kind of Rhinoplasty Procedure

A FULL rhinoplasty, tip, fractures, hump reduction. Seek in person evaluation from boarded surgeons in your area. Best of Luck.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Tip rhinoplasty

Tip fullness is a function of several things. One is the thickness of the skin envelope and the other is the underlying framework. The framework can be changed but the thickness of the skin can not.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

What is best surgical approach for a 'Bulbous Tip'

You have a great question and it is a very common question. Most patients with concerns about their nose tend to fix their attention on only a few issues. It may be a bulbous tip, an overly long/short nose, etc., etc. Sometimes it turns out that the one or two concerns of the patient are all that really is 'wrong' with the nose. Frequently however an experienced Rhinoplasty surgeon will identify associated issues, that if not addressed, will lead to a less than optimal result. An... more

Jon F. Harrell, DO
Miami Plastic Surgeon

www.westonsurgery.com

Rhinoplasty for the bulbous tip.

You have a bulbous tip and it can be refined and made smaller. Without seeing other views I cannot say whether you would need hump removal or nasal shortening. You should seek out an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon whose work you admire or see live patients who have had that surgeon do their noses.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

The right rhinoplasty for your nose

The nose is a strong determinate of facial feature and the shapes and form are infinite. I can seem daunting to decide what rhinoplasty is right for you. The first step in your exploration is to think about what you like best in a nose, and what you see as the nose that fits you as an individual. We like to review those ideas during our consultation, and use computer imaging to 'try out' changes to find the best fit. Having the end result in mind can help reduce rhinoplasty fears.... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty for bulbous tip

Bulbosity of the nasal tip is one of the most common reason for patients to consider rhinoplasty. Many techniques have been described, but probably the most widely used would be cartilage reshaping with sutures via an open rhinoplasty approach. Narrowing the tip can certainly be performed through an endonasal, or "closed" approach. The risk of scarring from making the open rhinoplasty incision is minimal if performed correctly.