Rhinoplasty or Tip Plasty? (photo)

asked 6 months ago by Nunu23 in Mn
Latest answer by Houtan Chaboki, MD
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Tags: nose tip, tip

I had a previous post and most of you asked for more pictures. I met with 4 surgens and two of the 4 surgeons recommended a tip plasty since I don't have a big hump. Please give me your opinion. Thank you in advance.

8 answers to Rhinoplasty or Tip Plasty? (photo)

Tip plasty vs. Rhinoplasty surgery options

Hi Nunu23, Thank you for sharing your photographs. Rhinoplasty surgeons may vary in their opinions, as reflected in your consultations and what you will see in these forums. Rhinoplasty is a general terms referring to any surgery on the external nose. Tip plasty is one component of rhinoplasty. Try not to get confused by terms or names, but rather have your plastic surgeon explain (1) why your nose appears the way it does, and (2) how they plan to change its appearance. Your... more

Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty or Tip Plasty?

The most important factor in selecting your Rhinoplasty Surgeon is that he/she understand and follow the proper aesthetics of facial beauty. A Tip Plasty will thin the tip alone, while a Rhinoplasty would be able to reduce the supra-tip dorsal cartilage fiullness which is more evident on side view. From a pure aesthetic standpoint, Rhinoplasty would seem more appropriate in this case, IMO.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty

A photo does not reveal everything, but it looks like you can have some of the dorsum taken down and tip work as well. An intranasal exam is also essential.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty

The additional photos you posted do not change my response to your previous post. There is no way for any of us to tell from this side of the computer screen if you will be happier with surgery restricted to the lower third of the nose (tip) vs. surgery on the entire nose. My response to your question/post does not represent formal medical advice or constitute a doctor patient relationship. You need to consult with i.e. personally see a board certified plastic surgeon in order to... more

Aaron Stone, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty or tip rhinoplasty

What is needed depends on what the result is expected to look like, and from you photos the tip is underprojecting. Can this be corrected with the tip alone? My vote is no, however tip or more, the recovery and experience will be the same. Go with someone you can trust and can show results you like. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty

Hello Nunu23, It's a rhinoplasty whether the tip, the bridge, or both get worked on. As for you, there are a couple of non-tip issues that should be addressed to give you not only a truly nice result, but also to maintain nasal function (airflow). These include a radix graft, spreader grafts, and septal straightening. Doing these other 'non-tip' procedures will actually help achieve symmetry to the tip (there is a slight curve to your... more

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Tip plasty is rhinoplasty

I agree with Dr. Bridges. A tip plasty is a rhinoplasty. Make appointments for consultations with multiple surgeons. Look at lots of before and after photos. Board certification by The American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery or The American Board of Plastic Surgery is preferred. Warmest regards. Dr. Pippin

Gregory Pippin, MD
New Orleans Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.pippinmd.com

Tip-plasty is rhinoplasty

I emphasize again that you are hung up in the details here. A tip plasty is a rhinoplasty. There is no real need to argue about what is what. You need to find a surgeon that can listen to your wishes and formulate a plan to achieve those goals. Whether this involves tip modification only or tip and bridge (or otherwise) modification is best left up to the surgeon at that point. Many decisions during rhinoplasty are made on the fly, keeping in mind what the goals of... more