How Much Would a Small Implant for Nose Tip Cost?

Dear Morgan, While we only have one view, based on the picture I think you are correct in wanting to simply increase your projection a little; though it may help to bring the bridge down very slightly. As we age, we lose some tip support and for some as the tip drops an apparent bump appears--you may notice this simply by looking at grandparents and seeing pictures of them when they were younger without the bump. You are correct in thinking that perhaps a simple tip graft may be all you... more

We may be simply dealing with semantics, so let me clarify the terms we're using. An implant usually refers to synthetic material such as silicone. A graft is made from your own tissue. To increase tip projection, most surgeons would use a graft for the tip-plasty. Although you've provided only one picture, I think your diagnosis is relatively accurate.

It is not a good idea to have any synthetic implants placed inside the nose. It is always best to have an implant made of the patient’s own cartilage and not a synthetic material. A synthetic implant can get infected and have to be removed and are just not used for the tip. It is always critically important to use the patient’s own cartilage before even contemplating a synthetic implant.

I am glad to see you have been considering your nose for years, so you can feel comfortable with the changes you want to achieve. However, the solution you have come up with would not work well - historically synthetic grafts on the tip are prone to failure. Some surgeons (especially in Asia) do use silicone implants for dorsal augmentation, but the best long term maintenance of results are definitely achieved by using your own tissues. To augment and refine your tip, a formal... more