Exact Rhinoplasty procedure for bulbous tip?

There are many techniques that surgeons use to correct the appearance of bulbous tip.  The techniques used will depend on the patient's specific nasal structure and characteristics. The lower lateral cartilages (tip cartilages) can be trimmed and reshaped either with sutures or with grafts to relieve the... more

 There are many different techniques to address a bulbous tip. All surgeons will have differing opinions on which is the best approach to address your problem. The bulbous tip can be composed of both thick skin and wide cartilages. Thick skin is a very difficult problem to address that will require... more

Hi Steban, Every nose is different, as is every rhinoplasty.  There may be similiar steps to the procedure, but like snowflakes, noses are different. There are different methods to give definition to a round or bulbous nasal tip.  An excellent rhinoplasty surgeon will have all of those methods... more

The exact technique to narrow the tip of your nose will largely depend on the preference of your surgeon. The exact technique is not as important as your final result and your satisfaction after surgery. You should consult several qualified, experienced rhinoplasty surgeons with many favorable photos... more

 See an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon and let him tell you what you need. That is the way to get the "exact" rhinoplasty that fits your face.

Usually I recommend the external approach for the bulbous tip.  If there is no concern regarding the bridge of the nose or the width of the upper aspect of the nose then an isolated treatment of the tip can be performed although this is uncommon in most of our practices.  Treatment of the tip... more

There is no such thing as an exact rhinoplasty, or for that matter any exact procedure.  A good plastic surgeon or facial plastic surgeon takes into account your facial and nasal anatomy, considers your goals and expectations, and then designs a customized plan for how to achieve your goals.  So it... more

Dear Steban1990 , There is no ONE exact, carbon copy, template operation we all do the same way to reshape a bulbous nasal tip. Nose surgery is a large collection of surgical techniques - each used in concert with others as needed on an individual nose based on the judgment of the surgeon. GENERALLY speaking,... more

There is no such thing as an "exact" rhinoplasty procedure for a bulbous nasal tip. Most surgeons use a combination of removal of excess cartilage and sutures to narrow the tip of the nose. However, grafts of your own cartilage may be necessary as well. Each individual needs to be evaluated for... more

Hello, Many different options exist for experienced rhinoplasty surgeons to change the appearance of a bulbous tip. The exact technique chosen should take into effect your facial features and proportions ethnicity existing nasal dimensions (height of dorsum, projection and rotation of tip, width of base) your... more