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Will a Tip Rhinoplasty Be Sufficient for my Nose? I Don't Want a Drastic Change.

asked 1 year ago by ma
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
Question viewed 772 times
Tags: female, bulbous, cartilage, tip

I have more cartilage on the left side than on the right side of my nose tip. From what I can tell the bridge is narrower on one side than the other. I also have a nose hump which doesn't bother me as much. I want minimal appearance change, just enough so that it doesnt look bulbous. What do you suggest?

15 answers to Will a Tip Rhinoplasty Be Sufficient for my Nose? I Don't Want a Drastic Change.

Tip-plasty for a bulbous tip.

If only the tip bothers you, that is all that needs to be done. If you want the bump removed then you would need to have more than just the tip done.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

See some good doctors

Your tip looks wider on the left partly because the area above it on the left is narrower. You can have a very natural looking nose as long as you choose a good surgeon and have him show you what he would do for you using computer imaging. Its impossible to say what you need to have done with only one picture like this. See several specialists that deal with noses and go from there.

Shervin Naderi, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Tip rhinoplasty for subtle change

In the far majority of cases, full rhinoplasty must be performed on a nose. There are a few rare cases in which only the tip plasty is needed. The remainder of the nose must be perfect prior to undergoing elective tip plasty procedure. There are many different techniques for the nose and it is extremely important that once the new tip is shaped, it matches and balances with the remainder of the nose. If not, you will have to undergo another rhinoplasty procedure to make the remainder of... more

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Tip Rhinoplasty

All rhinoplasty surgery should be individualized to meet the needs of each patient. Investigate your options before deciding what you want to change - limiting the work to a tip-plasty may be appropriate for you.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Tip rhinoplasty vs conventional rhinoplasty

You can separate surgery to the tip, vs surgery of the tip and the bridge, based on your wishes and priorities. So the answer is that the tip has one dynamic from surgery, and the bridge a second. While they both blend together to the overall balance of the nose, they can be addressed separately. Your concerns in total are typical of a conventional "full" rhinoplasty though. We usually apply techniques to the tip and bridge with most surgeries, and... more

Kevin Robertson, MD
Madison Facial Plastic Surgeon

Tip rhinoplasty

It is possible to perform only a tip rhinoplasty and not change the remainder of the nose. You should discuss your wishes with your plastic surgeon and understand all the options before you decide on your surgical preferences.

Olivia Hutchinson, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Tip Rhinoplasty

Will a Tip Rhinoplasty Be Sufficient for my Nose? I Don't Want a Drastic Change. I have more cartilage on the left side than on the right side of my nose tip. From what I can tell the bridge is narrower on one side than the other. I also have a nose hump which doesn't bother me as much. I want minimal appearance change, just enough so that it doesnt look bulbous. What do you suggest? Difficult to say what the rest of your nose looks like as we dont have a profile view, but... more

Farbod Esmailian, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Subtle Rhinoplasty

Hi ma, I am afraid that if you only have your tip refined, once you have healed one year down the line, you will appear to have a large, wide upper 2/3's of your nose that will be very noticeable. Discuss your concerns with your prospective rhinoplasty surgeons. Sticking with a minimal change approach, you can have minimal changes to your left lower lateral cartilages (tip), and perhaps a small graft or post-op injection of filler into the depressed left middle 1/3,... more

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Tip rhinoplasty (nose job)

On the one hand you describe numerous problems with the nose that are not limited to the tip but on the other hand, you say the tip is the only thing that concerns you. A tip rhinoplasty will only reshape the tip and do nothing for the depressed left side in the middle one third of the nose or the hump. If this doesn't not bother you and you are willing to accept the displaced left side and the hump, then a tip rhinoplasty alone could provdie you with a... more

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Nasal tip work

Every nose is a bit asymmetric. It is hard to say what you would need from just one photo. A full exam is really important.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Tip Rhinoplasty vs Full Rhinoplasty

Any nose can be changed as to the tip or the whole nose. Rhinoplasty surgery is very individual and you need to communicate the desired change with your surgeon. It looks like your nose tip could use some refinement and this would require a tip rhinoplasty. If you want to change the bridge or hump then you will require a full rhinoplasty. Make sure to do all of the changes you want at one time and communicate your wishes very clearly to your surgeon... more

Marcus L. Peterson, MD
Saint George Plastic Surgeon

Will a Tip Rhinoplasty Be Sufficient for my Nose? I Don't Want a Drastic Change.

You should be able to discuss your concerns specifically with a good rhinoplasty surgeon. It is difficult to tell from the picture due to the lighting but it does appear that the left middle 1/3 of your nose is somewhat depressed causing the left tip to look more bulbous. This could be potentially corrected with a spreader graft (in addition to other potential maneuvers). I would not get too concerned about whether you need a "tip rhinoplasty" or not. A... more

Matthew Bridges, MD
Richmond Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.matthewbridgesmd.com

Tip Rhinoplasty

Thanks for the perfect photo! Yes you are correct the tip rhinoplasty would be perfect for you and obtaining that desired result. Best of Luck.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Tip Rhinoplasty Probably Sufficient

In my opinion I think a tip rhinoplasty procedure would be sufficient for you. You mention that you only want minimal appearance change and just enough to address the bulbous tip. If that is indeed the case, then only do a tip rhinoplasty. This can be accomplished with very satisfying results by an accomplished, experienced rhinoplasty surgeon. I would be very specific about your desires and goals when consulting with your surgeon. I have many patients like you in my practice who really... more

John M. Hilinski, MD
San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drhilinski.com

Rhinoplasty surgery may improve your bulbous tip, and your indentation in your left bridge.

I read your concerns and reviewed your photo. The asymmetrical appearance of your tip and lower bridge may be due to a deviated nasal septum, or possibly previous nasal trauma. Your rhinoplasty surgery could address all of your concerns. Specifically I would narrow your tip, and place a spreader graft on your left since your bridge is narrower on that side. Well-performed rhinoplasty surgery should result in the subtle change you're looking for. All the best from NJ. more