What Can I Expect From Surgery for the Tip of the Nose?

My nose is straight and petite through the bridge but has a rather prominant tip which looks big compared to the rest of my features which are pretty small as well. I was considering getting the tip reshaped a bit but wanted to know what I would be getting into before venturing further. What am I looking at as far as price (I'm in the chicago area) and recover time? Also can it be done under local anesthesia? Anything else I should know?

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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by LeeStephens in Arlington Heights, IL

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Tip rhinoplasty is sometimes all that is needed to fix the appearance of the nose.

A tip rhinoplasty involves only the cartilages of the nasal tip. It can be done with some sedation and local, but the surgeon is asking the patient to endure a few minutes of painful injections. I can't speak for the cost in the Chicago area. Vido imaging would be very useful in explaining what the surgeon thinks he can accomplish.

Nose surgery/ rhinoplasty/ tip rhinoplasty

It is difficult to properly diagnose or give an expert opinion without a photograph or direct examination. I have an extremely large rhinoplasty practice and from experience it sounds like you need some simple modifications on your tip. Depending on your choice of surgeon and exact needs this would be done under either an open or closed approach. The procedure can be done under local anesthesia with IV sedation and should be done in a fully accredited operating facility. You will have some... more