Rhinoplasty: Q&A
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Simple Rhinoplasty Question?
Hi, I have a seemingly foolish question about the rhinoplasty procedure that I have never seen directly asked our answered. I want to know if it is possible to raise the tip of the nose or maybe completely reshape it. Is that possible? Of all the before and after pictures I've seen, I've always just seen a dorsal hump removed/lessened or a curve to the bridge added. Is it possible to raise the tip and remove cartilage? Thanks!
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Harleyquinn
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Yes
Yes it is possible. Most patients in my practice want their nasal tips lifted and refined in addition dorsal hump removal.
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Tip Rhinoplasty
This is an outstanding question. Rhinoplasty is a delicate balance between all its different elements (the tip, dorsum, nostrils, et cetera) and therefore often changing one part of the nose will either change the other parts or can make them look different. Some patients want only refinement of the tip of the nose and want no changes to the rest of the nose. This can defnitely be done, but the rest of the nose needs to be considered and therefore a consultation by a board...
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Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Tip Changes in Rhinoplasty Surgery
Changing tip size, position, or contour is a very important part of most rhinoplasty surgery. There are many different techniques used to accomplish all of these changes. Consult with a rhinoplasty specialist to determine what will be done to meet your goals.
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Improving the appearance of the nasal tip
It is possible to raise the tip of the nose and reshape it. I would recommend a consult with a board certified rhinoplasty specialist who uses computer imaging software. He/she may morph a photo of you to give you an idea of how the final result of surgery may appear. This will serve as a great communication tool between you and your prospective surgeon. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.
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Possible to Reshape Nasal Tip #nosejob
Your question is excellent. Re-shaping the nasal tip is one of the mainstays of rhinoplasty surgery. An evaluation by a board certified surgeon who specializes in Rhinoplasty will be the best way to determine what you need. But, very simply answered, yes those goals are possible and probable.
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Rhinoplasty can elevate the tip
Rhinoplasty surgey is able to elevate and reshape the tip. The best way to understand what can be done is to use computer models to see what can be achieved with your nose.
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Tip reshaping during rhinoplasty
In answer to your question, it is definitely possible to raise the nasal tip as well as reshape it. These are some of the most common maneuvers employed during rhinoplasty. The ideal time to address the nasal tip is during a rhinoplasty in which the dorsum (bridge) is being addressed. Seek a consultation with a board certified facial plastic surgeon with expertise specifically in rhinoplasty.
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Nasal tip surgery for a cute nose
Nasal tip surgery, or tip-plasty, is commonly performed during a rhinoplasty. In fact, I reduce, refine or modifiy the tip in almost all rhinoplasty procedures that I perform. Tip reduction and suturing techniques help to create a cuter appearance to the nose.
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Tip refinement is commonly done
Most rhinoplasty patients seek changes because of the dorsal hump but it is possible to just change the tip. The tip of the nose can be modified with cartilage shaping and modifications. The tip can take many months to see the final result so you have to be patient and not expect to see the results right away.
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Dr. Peterson
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No foolish question
Your question is very legitimate. tip rhinoplasty is a very important subject. in most of rhinoplasties I do tip refinements in some degrees. your observation in light of dorsal hump is correct, however it is possible to make a lot of changes for tip of nose, when there is appropriate indication.
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