Procedure to Subtly Refine Nose Tip?

It’s not unusual for patients to be concerned about the aesthetics of their nasal tip.  When this scenario arises, an isolated tip rhinoplasty procedure is often the solution to the problem.  This procedure is indicated when the patients deformity is confined to the lower third of the nose.  In this area, the structures involved consist entirely of soft tissue and cartilage.  The nasal bones are not involved and because of this there’s no need to fracture them. 
            Tip rhinoplasty corrects a variety of deformities that involve the nasal tip.  Examples include bulbous tips, wide tips, tips that lack projection, and tips that have too much projection.

            Typical deformities are addressed by suturing techniques, removal of excess cartilage, and augmentation of cartilage with cartilage grafts.  These maneuvers can significantly impact the appearance of the nasal tips.

            Careful analysis of the nose is essential before proceeding with this procedure.  It’s important to make sure that the upper portion of the nose doesn’t require intervention before proceeding.  Harmony, proportion and balance with the surrounding facial structures are necessary for an optimal result. 

            Since fracture of the nasal bones isn’t necessary with tip rhinoplasty, there’s less bruising and swelling.  For these reasons, recovery is less eventful and takes shorter periods of time.  There’s also less pain following surgery.  Tip rhinoplasty is associated with high satisfaction rates.

Indeed, the tip of your nose is more bulbous and is slightly out of balance with the remainder of the nose. This can be reduced through tip suturing techniques or an endonasal approach, not an open rhinoplasty. Cartilage can also be removed from the tip and sculpted to create a nice feminine refinement.

 The most important decision is the surgeon. Choose an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who does natural noses that you like. See real patients or long term photos of his results.