Removing Cartilage from Tip to Make Nose Shorter?

It’s not unusual for patients to be concerned about the length of their nose.  In many cases elongation of the nose is associated with a tight angle between the nose and lip.  When this situation arises, a rhinoplasty can be performed which removes the lower portion of the nasal septum.  This maneuver not only shortens the nose, but also improves the angle between the nose and lip.
            After 48 hours, the typical rhinoplasty patient feels good, but continues to have bruising and swelling.  Although they feel better, they don’t feel good enough to go out in public because of their appearance.  The swelling and bruising usually resolves in about two weeks and at that time patients are able to resume most of their normal activities.

            Prices for this procedure vary widely and depend upon several variables.  It’s important to make sure that your fee quote includes the surgeon’s fee, facility fee, anesthesia charges and pre and post-operative care.  These components may vary widely depending upon the surgeons practice.

            When all these variables are considered, fees in the midwestern United States vary from $5,000 to $8,000.  It’s important to remember that price is an important part of your decision, but it’s not the only consideration.  Make sure your surgeon is board certified, has a good reputation and has experience performing rhinoplasty surgery.

Pricing varies depending on the surgeon and city where they are. It can also depend on the extent of correction required. In Toronto, Ontario, it ranges from $8000-$10000.

Removing cartilage from the tip to shorten the nose is considered rhinoplasty. In most cases removing cartilage from the tip is only a portion of a rhinoplasty. The nose will most certainly not be balanced appropriately if that is all that is performed. This is a typical rhinoplasty procedure, and the average cost is approximately $6,000. This price usually includes the operating room, anesthesia, and the physician’s fee for performing the surgery.