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Non-invasive Options for Bulbous Nose Tip?

I have a narrow bridge, average nostril size with a large bulbous tip. It's the biggest feature on my face and I would like to get it taken care of without going through open surgery. I'm truly interested in the non-invasive procedure but I'm kind of skeptical. Any suggestions?

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4 Doctor Answers | Asked by har9105 in Orlando Florida

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There are NO effective NON-surgical treatments for Bulbous nasal tips

To reduce a bulbous nose tip its components, the paired lower lateral cartilages need to be narrowed and stitched closer together as well as occasionally cartilage grafts need to be added to accentuate this work in people with thicker nasal tip skin. There is NO effective and safe non-surgical treatment that can duplicate these surgical techniques despite a lot of false claims to the contrary. To educate yourself see several nose surgeons and ask for their opinion on how to best obtain... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD

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Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Bulbous tip treatment not possible without surgery

You have an interesting question. These days many people want non-invasive or non-surgical treatments for just about everything. There is no way to refine and shape your type of nasal tip without altering the shape of the lower tip cartiages. I have written extensively on ethnic issues in rhinoplasty and your nasal shape is a perfect inddication for an ethnic rhinoplasty that won't take away from your natural features but can subtly enhance and refine your tip and narrow your nostril base... more

Non-surgical rhinoplasty for the ethnic nose

Although the non-surgical rhinoplasty seems like it can be used in all situations to create changes to all types of issues regarding your nose, there are limitations to the effectiveness of the procedure. Certainly, the narrow dorsum you have complained can be addressed with the techniques used in non-surgical rhinoplasty. Unfortunately, the width of your tip, as well as, the poor projection and ptosis (drooping in your smile) will be difficult to correct with anything short of a formal... more

Philip S. Schoenfeld, MD

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Chevy Chase Facial Plastic Surgeon

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It would be diffcult to effect any significant change with non-surgical rhinoplasty. You could undergo a closed rhinoplasty approach with concealed incisions. and use of lower lateral cartilage contouring and cartilage grafting. see video

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