Nasal Tip Refinement 13 Years After Initial Rhinoplasty? (photo)

Since I had my initial rhinoplasty 13 years ago in June of 2009, I've felt like the tip is not proportionate to the rest of my nose. I feel like the tip could be lifted a bit and the bottom part of my nasal opening could be lifted and the nose holes smaller, but need an expert opinion on what could be done.

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Revision rhinoplasty is appropriate

Based on your (excellent) photos, I would completely agree that revision rhinoplasty to rotate, debulk, and deproject your nasal tip would be very rewarding. You do have a couple challenges in your situation. Revision rhinoplasties are tougher than primaries, and your skin is very thin and unforgiving. Make sure to use an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon! Best, Mike Nayak

Revision rhinoplasty for nasal tip refinement

Revision rhinoplasty is always more difficult than the primary, but that said, there is room for improvement on this nose. The tip should not be lifted, however, the columella should be tucked inward to shorten the nose. There is also over projection of the nasal dorsal cartilage in the lower half of the nose and the entire tip needs to be de-projected. There may need to be additional cartilage grafting placed to the low bridge, but that will depend upon how much... more

Tip plasty and refinement of the nose with secondary rhinoplasty surgery

A tip rhinoplasty would enhance your lateral and oblique nasal proportions. I would recommend a tip-plasty for your nasal refinement. Surgery90210

Non-surgical rhinoplasty is a great choice for revision rhinoplasty

I know your first thought is, "I want to make my nose Smaller, Dr. Mabrie!" however, the roundness of your tip that can be seen on the profile can be decreased by augmenting the nasal tip and the nasal bridge. I am placing a link to a similar patient where I made a round tip more defined using dermafillers for a non-surgical rhinoplasty. I really like the non-surgical approach to revision rhinoplasty because often too much has been taken in the wrong places and the tip is still... more

Nasal Tip Refinement 13 Years After Initial Rhinoplasty?

Aesthetically speaking, the nasal tip is wide and appears over-projected. A Revision Rhinoplasty would thin and de-project the tip. The nostril flare can be reduced with internal weir incisions. Hope this helps.

Nasal Tip Revision

You can improve your tip by decreasing projection, narrowing and refining the tip, as well a elevating the columella. Unfortunately over the past 35 years I've seen similar problems after the patients had their original rhinoplasty.