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Do I Need Rhinoplasty or Just Tip Plasty?
I had rhinoplasty 9 years ago-the tip stuck out, was bulbous and cleft, also the bridge was bumpy/wide at the top It was much better but my nose is still bulbous. I've seen another surgeon (the original one retired) who says I should just have the tip reduced, as narrowing the bridge as well would make the new tip still look wide by comparison. What kind of result can I expect from a tip plasty? I'd also hate to end up with a 'piggy' look,he said this happens when the lining is damaged..? Thanks
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jana11
in UK
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You may want to have your bridge narrowed along with your tip during revision rhinoplasty surgery.
I read your concern and reviewed the frontal photo you posted. Your bridge and tip appear wide, so you may want to have your whole nose narrowed at the time of surgery. Revision rhinoplasty is challenging surgery, even in the best of hands, so please choose your surgeon wisely.
Regards from NJ.
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Tip platy or Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is an operation which is a sum of its parts. The various parts of the nose need to be in good harmony. Shoudl tip work be performed, then in all likelihood that the nasal dorsum needs to be recontoured to align with the newer tip. The width of the nasal bones will probably need attention as well.
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Rhinoplasty or just Tip-plasty
The tip plasty is a procedure that can be done under limited circumstances such as, when the tip is too wide relative to the rest of the nose. It is important to make sure that if tip plasty is being performed as a stand alone procedure the remainder of the nose must be within balance. This should not make the nose turn up, but just reduce the bulbosity of the tip.
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Revision Rhinoplasty or Just Tiplasty?
Hi Jana,
If you only reduce your tip, then the upper 2/3 of your nose will look big. I would address your entire nose, not only your tip. Good luck and be well.
Dr. P
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Secondary rhinoplasty
Predicting healing in any surgery is difficult, and secondary rhinoplasty presents several challenges in healing: previous scarring, the skin and internal lining of the nose, the cartilage, and the bone. The best combination of procedures may unfold during the surgery despite careful planning by your surgeon. Reducing the tip, for example, may visually make the dorsum and the upper bony area appear wide in relation to the tip. Likewise, the plan to reduce the...
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Rhinoplasty the second time around
Rhinoplasty performed a second time often can address only small imperfections, though in general a second rhinoplasty is considered by most more challenging. Based on your pictures, it seems that as you refine the tip there will be changes in the balance between the tip and bridge of the nose. The open approach full rhinoplasty will give the most control and best chance for success. The tip should not rotate upwards with a sound plan in mind. A very experienced surgeon should be the...
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Rhinoplasty vs Tip Plasty
Hi,
Its difficult to say without seeing your profile but I would say that you should consider a revison rhinoplasty which will correct the tip and narrow the bridge. Very few patients are candidates for just a tip plasty.
Best,
Dr.S.
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Rhinoplasty or tip plasty?
From the photos you supplied I would say you need both the middle third of your nose made narrower and the tip as well. If you only do the tip, I think you won't like the bridge which will look wider. See an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who does many revisions for the best result. Long at their revisions to see if they make noses you like.
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