Tip plasty for improving the appearance of fatty nostrils?

I'm Middle Eastern and have a bulbous nose. I just want a smaller tip with refined nostrils to match (the bridge is fine). My plastic surgeon prefers to leave my nostrils alone and just work on the tip; but I'm concerned about my nostrils looking out of place with a smaller tip. My nostrils are not big nor flaring, the alar-nasal crease is just too high up, making my nose look short and fat from frontal view. So I just want to reduce the height of my nostrils from the top as well as make them look less fat. Is this possible?

3 answers to “Tip plasty for improving the...”

A: Middle Eastern Noses

By Richard W. Fleming, MD - Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Treatment of the classic Middle Eastern nose requires the careful application of techniques and the combination of techniques to address the specific physical characteristics of their noses. Have a consultation with a surgeon who is experienced in Middle Eastern noses.

A: Tip plasty is possible, but less is more

By John Diaz, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

It is possible to reduce the fullness of the ala or to adjust its shape. However, this requires additional scars which may be visible. In general, especially when it comes to the nostrils, "Less is More." Every procedure and manuever has its risks. The risks of operating on the nostrils are... more

A: Not easy to reduce nostrils

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Although this may sound like a simple undertaking, it may be difficult to achieve without unacceptable scars placed on the outside of the nose. Reducing flared nostrils is an easier procedure because the scars can be concealed in the alar -facial or alar-labial groove.