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Tip Rhinoplasty 57 answers

I have heard of "tip rhinoplasty" but don't know what it is. How is this different from other rhinoplasties?

Is my Nose Tip Too Round Following Rhinoplasty? 33 answers

I had Rhinoplasty done four months ago, and I feel that the end or tip of my nose from profile view looks a little round. Also, there are two lines on...

Rhinoplasty to Improve Front View of Nose? 32 answers

I like my nose overall, but I'm not happy with the front view. I think it's too wide from base to nostril. Also it spreads and droops when I smile. ...

Tip Rhinoplasty for Nose with Thin Skin? 21 answers

I don't like the tip of my nose. I think it's too boxy, large, and one side is higher up than the other. I don't like the look of it from front on. My...

Filing Down the Dorsal Hump Without Osteotomy? 20 answers

I have a prominent dorsal hump. From frontal view you don't notice anything but on side profile there is clearly a big bump. My dorsal hump feels...

Do I Need a Nose Job? What are My Options? 20 answers

I don't like my nose. I feel like the tip of my nose is too low. Do I need a surgical nose job or do I have other options.

Refining Nose Sides Possible with a Nose Job? 19 answers

Hi there, I have been considering a "nose job" for a while where I would just want the sides of my nose thinned and refined (and perhaps the...

Are There Less Possible Complications with Tiplasty Vs. Full Rhinoplasty? 18 answers

If I just want to upturn the tip and all I need is a graft to add support to tip, is there less chance for complicatoins (crooked tip, uneven...

Possible Ear Cartilage Warping from Rhinoplasty? 18 answers

I have an appointment for a tiplasty where the tip of my nose will be lifted. The doctor said he will use an ear cartilage strut to do this but as I...

Can Excessive Cartilage Be Removed Without Breaking the Nose? 18 answers

The only part of my nose I do not like is how big the tip is and how much larger it appears when I smile. I have wanted to have it fixed for 25 years,...

Rib or Ear Cartiledge to Increase Nose Bridge Height and Tip? 17 answers

I was wondering which method has a less warping rate for rhinoplasty: Rib or Ear cartiledge. I want to increase my bridge height and my tip but only...

Risk of Uneveness with Rhinoplasty for Wide Nose and Upturned Tip? 17 answers

What kind of Rhinoplasty would be the best option for me. I want my nose to look straight from the side and also thinner from the front. Is there a...

Rhinoplasty Procedure to Address Multiple Issues? 17 answers

As you can see, my nose is a bit crooked. When I was younger, I broke it, and I also have a deviated septum. I don't like the frontal appearance of my...

Limitations of Closed Rhinoplasty? 17 answers

What are the main limitations of closed rhinoplasty? And how much work can be done on the tip in closed rhinoplasty, if any?

How Much Difference Will Reducing Bulbous Nose Tip Make? 16 answers

Hi. I am considering getting Rhinoplasty (a "nose job") done to reduce the "bulbous-ness" at the tip of my nose. However, I am...

Will Fixing Bulbous Tip Make the Nose Look Thinner? 16 answers

I have a bulbous tip nose. I want to get my nose to have a normal tip but also want it to look thinner. If I get the bulbous tip fixed, will my nose...

Tip Definition Via Rhinoplasty Difficult for Ethnic Nose? 16 answers

Is it difficult to get definition via Rhinoplasty with a bulbous ethnic nose? How much change in appearance can one expect if it looks round and the...

Rhinoplasty to Fix Only One Side of the Nose? 16 answers

I have decided to have a rhinoplasty. I don't hate my nose, but my deviated tip and my right profile bother me. I have strong cartilage but very thin...

What Does Under Projecting Tip Mean? 16 answers

I had a consultation with a surgeon,and he told me that I had an under projecting tip and dorsal hump. I was aware of the hump but I don't exactly...

Rhinoplasty for a Crooked Nose and Bulbous Tip? 16 answers

I have a crooked nose-- even more pronounced when i smile. the tip is also very round and kind of "collapses" when i pinch the sides of it....

Would I Benefit Better from Having the Tip Done or Would I Need More? 16 answers

I have had many plastic surgeries on various body parts, but I want to have my nose fixed now. I hate it so much, it is so big. What do you think? I...

How Are Bulbous Tip and Upturned Nose Corrected? 15 answers

I am wanting to have a Rhinoplasty to reduce my bulbous tip and to de-rotate my naturally upturned nose. How exactly does the surgeon fix my nose?

Closed Rhinoplasty Possible with Minimum Recovery Time? 15 answers

I am considering closed rhinoplasty and I only want to do refine the tip with minimum recovery time. Is this something that is possible? By...

Rhinoplasty Advice for a Natural-looking Yet Noticeable Result? 15 answers

I'll be getting rhinoplasty, and I need advice on what to do to make it how I desire. I want a noticeable difference in my nose, but I don't want it ...

Correcting Nose to Lip Angle and Bulbous Tip 15 answers

How to correct acute nose to lip angle and bulbous tip at same time? My nose and lip angle is approximately 70 degrees and I have a bulbous tip with a...

What Are the Benefits of Tip Rhinoplasty? 15 answers

Hi. I have always been extremely self-conscious about my nose. I have an extremely low self-esteem and I feel like if I don't do something about it I...

Do I Have a Drooping Tip / Columella? 15 answers

I had a septo/rhinoplasty about 8 weeks ago. I have thick oily skin so I think there is still quite a bit of swelling. My concern is that the tip...

Septum Cartilage Grafts to Lengthen Tip? 15 answers

Can you use septum cartilage to lengthen the tip or does it have to be ear or rib? It'd be about a millimeter and how do you turn the tip down a...

Besides Tip Work, Do You Think I Need my Bridge Lowered/narrowed to Get my Ideal Nose? 15 answers

Besides tip work, do you think I need my bridge lowered/narrowed to get my ideal nose? My eyes are a bit too close together and I've heard that...

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

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....

How Difficult is It to Fix Broken Nose Tip? 14 answers

4 years ago, I was in an car accident hitting my nose (bottom/tip area) very hard. I didn't think it was broken at the time; the bone felt straight...

Unhappy with Results - Should I Get a 2nd Rhinoplasty? 14 answers

After 3 months from my surgery I dont completely like results. My nose is still very swelled and the tip looks long in profile because of this. I had...

Rhinoplasty Ideas to Correct Deviated Nose Tip? 14 answers

Hi, I'm not happy with my nose. In the past years, my nose have been changing. Right now, it is deviated. I also want to improve the tip of the nose. ...

Can Rhinoplasty Give Me the Refinement and Tip Projection I Want? 14 answers

I would like to achieve the following from rhinoplasty. The current picture is on the left and the desired result is on the right. Is it possible?

16 Year Old Wanting to Get a Fairly Complicated Rhinoplasty in a Few Months? 14 answers

I turned 16 august 8th, the way my deviated septum is also makes my lips slightly asymetrical. I also have a hump and wave as well as a bulbous tip...

Middle Eastern Nose Job -full Rhinoplasty or Just a Tip Rhinoplasty? 14 answers

I'm consulting with a rhinoplasty surgeon soon and I've done some research but I still don't know what I want. I'm middle eastern so I...

Should I Finally Get Rhinoplasty, After Years of Back and Forth? 14 answers

I am 19 and I have always hated my nose. It is too round and big at the tip, and from my profile view it sticks out too much. What I really want to...

How Long Does Tip Swelling and Hardness Last? 13 answers

I had an open primary rhinoplasty four months ago to refine my tip (ps used sutures and strut graft) but it doesn't look any smaller than before....

Surgery for Thinner Nose with a Non-bulbous Tip? 13 answers

I have always wanted a nose job but am afraid to come out looking fake. Truth is I am happy with my profile and the length of my nose. I am not happy...

How Much Work Could Be Done with Closed Rhinoplasty? 13 answers

I was wondering what could be done only with closed rhinoplasty and not open rhinoplasty? (a longer recovery time period does not fit in well for me)?...

12 Days Post Op. Really Hate My Nose At This Point 13 answers

2 yrs ago I got a silicone L-shaped implant on my nose. It had great projection & definition at the bridge but that was it. It shifted, the tip...

Tip-plasty Under IV Sedation? 13 answers

Hi there. I was wondering if Rhinoplasty when changing just the tip (Tip-plasty) can be done under IV Sedation? Under IV, are you mostly awake, and...

Are Columella Struts Permanent? 13 answers

Are grafts used to support the nasal tip, besides the aging process, permanent?

Will Tip Rhinoplasty Cause Imbalance with Dorsal Hump? 13 answers

Hi all, I have a very tiny dorsal hump in the upper part of my nose, and a bulbous droopy tip, which is especially visible when I smile. My...

Will Previous Non-surgical Nose Job Affect Tip-plasty? 13 answers

Hi, I have a question. If we decide to "test-drive" our nose by getting a non-surgical Rhinoplasty, would this later complicate in any way...

Augmented Rhinoplasty and Sinus Surgery at the Same Time? 13 answers

I have a low bridge that I want to be higher and a bulbous nose that I want to me nicer shaped. I also want to be know if it will be ok to have a...

Rhinoplasty Procedure to Narrow Bridge and Refine Tip? 13 answers

I never considered my nose as "out of proportion" with my face until I took figure drawing classes. Then I understood what features are...

Can Filing Fix a Hump on Nose Bridge? 12 answers

Hi, I'm 21 years old, male and considering Rhinoplasty. I am unhappy with the appearance of my nose, but only really when I smile (a big toothy grin...

Shaving off 8mm to 1cm from Bone Possible in Rhinoplasty? 12 answers

I feel that my nose is too fat for my face and doesn't look right. It seems to extend too far off my face and I was wondering whether it would be...

How Can Rhinoplasty Make Nose More Masculine? 12 answers

Hello, I am a 20 year old male and I feel my nose is very feminine (photo on the left). I wondered if its possible to make the nose wider and and my...

Exact Rhinoplasty Procedure for Bulbous Tip? 12 answers

Is there an exact Rhinoplasty procedure for round nose tip or a bulbous one? Thanks a lot again.

How Long Can a Hard Nasal Tip Last? 12 answers

I had my first rhinoplasty about 2 and a half years ago, it was closed and was to get ride of a hump on my bridge a year after that i had a revision...

Age 15, Nasal Hump and Droopy Tip - Options and Cost? 12 answers

I'm considering getting rhinoplasty. I am only 15 years old, but I am insecure about my nasal hump and when I smile, my tip droops down. I was...

Artefill / Nasal Tip Surgery 12 answers

Hey. Can nasal tip projection surgery be performed even if there's a small amount of Artefill already in there? If not, I'd want the Artefill...

Help lost Fullness in Tip After Rhinoplasty 12 answers

I had primary rhinoplasty,where i wanted my nose to be made refined and the bump to be taken out.i told the surgeon that i like the fullness in my tip...

Will Fixing Nose Tip Also Narrow Nostril Flare? 11 answers

I have a bulbous tip and my nostrils are flared a little more than I would like (especially when I smile). Apart from that, I like my nose. I am...

Procedure to Decrease the Nose Size? 11 answers

The tip of my nose is very wide and undefined; the bridge of my nose is also very long and from the side it looks as though it protrudes out from the...

Will Medpor Nose Implant Hold for a Lifetime? 11 answers

I am a 30-year-old Asian female. I have consulted with a rhinoplasty doctor about improving my nose. I have never had nose surgery before. He said...

Will Fillers Help Fix Nose Tip After Bad Rhinoplasty? 11 answers

I had Rhinoplasty done 3 years ago. I'm very unhappy with the outcome. It seems to be more wider and the tip has drooped. Would the derma fillers be...

How to Correct Droopy, Bulbous Nose Tip? 11 answers

How can a droopy, bulbous nose tip with a large base be corrected? One of the doctors that I consulted said that he would laterally cut my cartilage...

What Kind of Rhinoplasty Procedure(s) Would Suit Me? 11 answers

I really want to get a nose job to get a more shapely nose because I am sick of my bulbous tip. I am just wondering whether that would require any...

Addressing Nostril Size in One Rhinoplasty Procedure? 11 answers

I'm about to have Rhinoplasty done and I asked my doctor to also narrow my nostrils in one surgery, but he said that its not wise to do it and it's an...

Okay to Have Alarplasty a Year After Rhinoplasty? 11 answers

I want to get Rhinoplasty to fix my bulbous tip, but I am not sure if I need alarplasty as well. If I decide to get Rhinoplasty, can I get alarplasty...

Asian Rhinoplasty / Implant 11 answers

Hi Doctors, If one wants to increase the height of his nose bridge together with lengthening the tip, would a single piece of implant be necessary or...

Implant Shifting After Rhinoplasty - Normal? 11 answers

I won't be able to see the surgeon until next week. I have to ask if shifting after getting rhinoplasty normal? I have an implant and the tip is...

I Am Thinking About Getting Rhinoplasty Because I Feel my Nose is Too Wide 11 answers

I don't know whether just getting the tip done is all I'll need or would I have to get a full nose surgery?

How to Fix Broken Nose Tip? 10 answers

A seal on a package I was opening gave way easier than expected, thus "punching" myself in the nose with the back of my thumb squarely...

Will the Swelling at the Tip of my Nose Go Down? 10 answers

I got open rhinoplasty about 13 weeks ago (on the 25th of june 2010) and there is still some major swelling at the tip of my nose. From the side view...

What is the Time Frame for Steroid Injections on Tip After Rhinoplasty? 10 answers

I had a second open rhinoplasty 5 weeks ago - first one was closed. Now the tip looks different from the rest of the nose: so swollen, it looks like...

Possible to Have Cartilage Regrowth After Rhinoplasty? 10 answers

My surgeon removed too much nose tip cartilage, basically taking out all the upper cartilage and leaving my nose underprojected. Is there anything...

What Can Be Done to Correct Thick, Wide Nose? 10 answers

I'm wondering what kind of result I could expect from rhinoplasty when the tip of my nose is very wide and round and I want a more defined, sharper...

Is Tip Plasty the Right Procedure for a Bulbous, Wide Nose? 10 answers

I find that my nose becomes very bulbous and wide, particularly when smiling and I was hoping that this could be refined to become more defined and...

How to Lower Raised Tip After Rhinoplasty? 10 answers

Over a year ago, I had rhinoplasty to get rid of a hump on my nose. However, the tip of my nose was raised when this was not discussed to being...

Is Rhinoplasty Realistic for my Unique Nose? 10 answers

I have a very wide bridge and bulbous tip. I have a few questions: 1. How difficult would a rhinoplasty be? Does the need for an osteotomy as well as...

Is It Possible to Upturn my Nose Even a Little More? 10 answers

I really would love to know if it is possible to make my nose tip upturn a little more and how much this would cost.

Tip Too Swollen and Higher Than Expected. Also Numbness 10 answers

I'm Asian & got my 1st rhino 8 days ago. With Open surgery, the Dr took out a lot of scar tissue to thin out my septum & put rib in to...

Too Much Nostril Show (Male). Best Technique? 10 answers

Hi I am a male with too much nostril show from the frontal view. Derotating the tip however would lengthen the dorsum and my dorsum would be too long...

Tip Deprojecting and Reshaping Through a Closed Rhinoplasty? 10 answers

Can you deproject the tip through a closed rhinoplasty? Also, is it possible to reshape lower allar cartilage through this approach? For instance if...

Upturned and More Bulbous Tip After Rhinoplasty? 9 answers

I am 4 weeks post op from Rhinoplasty to rid my nose of a bump. Now, my tip is turned up. Will this come down?The doctor denies touching the tip but...

Procedure to Subtly Refine Nose Tip? 9 answers

I'm interested in getting Rhinoplasty as my nose is a little bit too big for my liking. I just want a subtle one, not a massive overhaul. My nose is...

Does the Tip Drop After Rhinoplasty? 9 answers

I'm getting my nose done. I told the doctor that from the profile,I do not want a straight nose; neither do I want a piggish nose with too much...

Nose Tip Still Fat and Round After Rhinoplasty with Implant 9 answers

After 8 months of my Rhinoplasty with a silicone implant, my nose tip is still round and fat. How much more should I wait to see a more fine and...

Can Nose Job Correct Bulbous Tip Deformity and Look Natural? 9 answers

I'm considering having Rhinoplasty surgery to refine the tip of my nose, which has been getting consistently bigger and more asymmetrical over the...

Does the Nose Tip Go Down Years After Surgery? 9 answers

I'm getting my nose done. Everyone says I should have it a little more curved than I want because the tips goes down. My doctor said the swelling...

Korean Rhinoplasty - Concerning Nose Bridge Augmentation Material 9 answers

Hello I'm Korean male with bulbous nose tip and low nose bridge and it's wide at the same time. 50% of Korean doctors recommend silicone for...

Does "Nose Up" Work? 9 answers

I recently came across something called nose up. Its a silicone nose shaping lift grip that is supposed to lift the tip of the nose just a little. Tho...

Misshapen Cartilage Graft During Rhinoplasty? 9 answers

I had cartilage grafts placed on each side of my tip--up above my nostrils. I'm two weeks out from surgery. As the swelling has gone down, one side of...

Is 3 Months Post Rhinoplasty Too Late for Kenalog Shots 9 answers

I live quite far away from my surgeon and wont be going back till 3 months have past after my rhinoplasty. i have alot of swelling in my tip which im...

Alar Base Reduction or Tip-plasty...or Both? 9 answers

I have been advised that an alar base reduction may need to be performed in order to reduce the width of my nose, however is it possible to avoid...

Do I Need Rhinoplasty or Just Tip Plasty? 9 answers

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...

How to Make Nose Tip Less Protruding? 9 answers

Hello, I wondered if the tip of the nose could be made to be less protruding? Thank you.

Is It Possible to Have Augmentation in Rhinoplasty? 9 answers

Is it possible to augment in a Revision Rhinoplasty? My surgeon cut too much off of the bridge. Would the average amount of septal cartilage be enough...

Thick Skin - Best Technique to Narrow a Bulbous Tip? 9 answers

Hello i have had 2 rhinoplasty with no luck on my tip,it is very bulbous and has very thick skin,i have met a doctor who suggest to remove all the...

Can Tip Be Defined and Nose Wideness Decreased? 9 answers

I've always wanted to have rhinoplasty and finally am going to start looking into going through with it after some research. Would I be a candidate...

Alar Width Reduction or a Weir Excision for Wide, Bulbous Nose? 8 answers

Along with the width of my nose, I really don't like the tip as well it is quite bulbous, the problem is that from side pictures it is very...

Why Do I Have Bulbous Tip So Long After Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

Why would my tip become bulbous so long after the Rhinoplasty surgery? My pre-op tip was fine and my post-op tip was fine for the first year or so....

Procedures to Make Nose Symmetrical and Proportionate to the Face? 8 answers

As you can see my nostrils are very big, and my tip is very bulbous, and although you may not see it, my nose is a little crooked (pictures reverse)....

Alar Base Reduction and Bridge Implants on Asian Nose? 8 answers

I'd like to have alar base reduction as my nostrils flare too much when I smile and my nose is flat & droops down. Should I have the nose-tip...

Nose Job for Wide Nose and Facial Harmony? 8 answers

I was always aware that my nose was very wide across the tip and nostrils and have considered a nose job. I am afraid that a thin nose would look bad...

Will my Nose Tip Elevate As I Heal After Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

I had an open rhinoplasty/septoplasty almost 4 weeks ago. The tip is very swollen and I know that it will take a while to go down but it looks like it...

Correction of Upturned Nose Tip After Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty and the tip is slightly upturned. Is there a way to down turn it so the nose projects more? If it's turned down, how many mm will...

Interpreting Medical Exam Terminology for Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

According to my exam, the elements of my nasal structure include slight d. hump and bulbous tip. Nasal bones comprise 40% of length; slight d. hump on...

Will More Swelling Go Down After over a Year After Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

I got rhinoplasty 1 yr and 3 months ago. I had a bulbous tip, and had the bone thinned a bit as well. My tip is still swollen, and one side is more...

Steroids or Implant Removal for Swollen Tip 17 Months After Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

As u can see, my nose crooks to the left, and it is sooo swollen that I think that it may be scar tissue, and NOT edema! Also, my Medpor implant came...

Possible to Correct Droopy Nasal Tip Without Messing with Nasal Bone? 8 answers

I'm not interested in fixing the slight bump in my bridge, as it does not bother me. I am, however, very unhappy about the tip of my nose. It...

Is This Kind of Nose Tip Augmentation, Repositioning of Nostril Angle, and Perhaps Reduction of Nostril Width Possible? 8 answers

Is this kind of nose tip augmentation, repositioning of nostril angle, and perhaps reduction of nostril width possible? I think the main problem with...

Twisted and Buckled Nose Tip 8 answers

Hi. I had a rhinoplasty 2.5 years ago, the tip was fine for the first year or so. Ever since then the tip has sort of twisted and buckled. Is there...

Can my Flared Nostrils and Undefined Tip Be Improved? 8 answers

My nose is ethnic with flared nostrils and undefined tip, similar to actress Raven Symone. I searched many rhino photos but I haven't been able to...

Nose Tip Loose After Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

I had a primary rhinoplasty 2 months ago and I'm pleased with the result but it appears as if I touch the bottom of my nose , right where the...

Rhinoplasty or Tip Plasty? (photo) 8 answers

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...

Would I Be Able to Have a Natural Looking Refined Tip and Nostril Reduction? 8 answers

I really want to have my nostrils reduced they flare out and make me appear to be mad at times, I am just scared that I would get a nose job that...

Expectations for a Thick Skin Tip Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

A doctor told me that the skin on my tip was too thick and that that would really limit the amount of tip refinement I could get.I was wondering...

Best Way to Fix Short, Depressed Nose and Will Insurance Cover It? 8 answers

The nasion part of my nose is depressed. my nose is short .what is best way to fix my nose? There is no projection or dip that you can normally see in...

How Long After a Rhinoplasty with Tip Work is the Tip Sensitive to Bumps, etc? 8 answers

Today I was putting on an elastic headband and it snagged under my nose tip and pulled it up with it. It hurt and is still sore now, about 6 hours...

Major Reduction with Tip-Plasty? 8 answers

My nose is like Benicio del Toro's: thin at the top and bulbous at the bottom. I'm interested in reducing the tip's size and my question...

Will Up Turned Nose After Rhinoplasty Improve Later On? 7 answers

I had Rhinoplasty, only to remove a small bump. Surgeon was not supposed to turn up the tip of my nose, now 1 month post-op he admits he did...

Rhinoplasty for Sebaceous Nose? 7 answers

I am 50 with very oily skin since 13, worsening with time. I must wash my face approximately every 30 minutes; especially the nose and forehead. I've...

3 Weeks Post Op : Crooked Nose or Uneven Swelling? 7 answers

Hello,I had open rhino 3 weeks ago to narrow the upper 1/3 nasal 'bones',shaving a slight hump and the tip tweaked for refinement, since the...

Does the Hump Significantly Affect the Dorsum's Profile Shape? 7 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty about two months ago and am generally satisfied with the results. I had my tip narrowed and slightly elevated, nose bones...

Rhinoplasty Recommended for Narrowing Nose Due to Thick Skin? 7 answers

My nose appears to be very thick, and I think I have thick skin as well, which, to my understanding, is a problem. Also the tip is asymmetrical. (I...

Cost for Surgery to Correct Profile and Bulbous Tip? 7 answers

Hi I'm an 18 year old female who has been wanting to correct my nose for years now. I know my nose is bulbous from the front view. I feel the...

Drooping Nose Tip After Rhinoplasty? 7 answers

I've had my first rhinoplasty (and I hoped the last one) more than 2 months ago. During the first 6 weeks my nose was shaped perfectly but since...

Did I Damage my Nose After Rhinoplasty by Lying on It? 7 answers

Around five months ago I had septoplasty and rhinoplasty to reduce a hump on the bridge of my nose and redefine the tip. Last night, I fell asleep and...

Rhinoplasty Without Changing Bone Structure? 7 answers

I am looking at getting Rhinoplasty surgery on my nose. I don't want to do anything to the bone structure. I am looking to get the tip thinned and and...

Can Anyone Recommend a NJ Surgeon Who Specializes in Nasal Tip Refinement? 7 answers

I have consulted with a few surgeons but have not found a doc who understands my needs. I've found that many fail to hear what I am looking for. I...

Rhinoplasty to Bring Down the Tip and Columella 7 answers

I have an upturned nose and am interested in a tip rhinoplasty to bring down the tip and make the nose appear longer. My ideal is to have a defined...

I Had a Rhinoplasty to Improve Profile a Week Ago But.... 7 answers

The tip looks bigger than before, and the bridge looks a little wider! The only satisfaction I got here is that my nose looks smaller from profile...

Nose Tip Dropped More Than I Wanted After Rhinoplasty 7 answers

It's been 6 months since I got my surgery and at 3 months, my nose had a perfect profile, now, my nose looks slightly longer and the middle part...

Tip Deprojection and Lengthening? 7 answers

My doctor wants to do a tip deprojection/lengthening on my nose for my rhinoplasty surgery. This sounds great in theory, as my nose is slightly short...

Tip of Nose Curves but Clicks Back into Place When I Press 7 answers

The tip of my nose curves slightly to my right, I feel a little bump on that side and when i press against it clicks back into place and straightens...

Closed Rhinoplasty - Tip Raised Too High 7 answers

I had a closed rhinoplasty ten days ago, and my tip seems too high. The PS said he would raise it slightly, but it seems to have been overdone. I...

Digital Rhinoplasty Image - Is This Possible for Me? 7 answers

Prior Rhino in 06 left me with breathing probs. I've hard time breathing-out right nostril, or breath heavily & a lot of mucus. I rarely...

Rhinoplasty: Pustules (Bumps) Inside Nasal Tip? Three Weeks Post Op. 7 answers

I have what i can only describe as pustules (bumps/spots no larger than 3mm/3mm) nestled within the inner corners/tip and along incisions inside my...

I Have Bulbous Tip, What Can Be Done? 7 answers

Can tip plasty refine my nose? i wanted it pointy

Increasing Nasal Tip Protrusion 7 answers

Hi, my nose is striaght & well proportioned, but the lower third of my nose is rounded due to my poor tip protrusion. Is it possible to...

Possible to Increased Dorsal Height and Reduce Tip Size at the Same Time? 7 answers

Trauma has left me with inner and outer valve collapse and cartilaginous saddle deformity couple with a deviated septum and fractured tip cartilage,...

Columella Looks Really Droopy After Rhinoplasty 6 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty to reduce the hump and refine the tip. My main concern was the hump. He did a fairly good job there, but the split has only...

Rhinoplasty Without Breaking Nasal Bones? 6 answers

I'm thinking about having a Rhinoplasty done to make the tip of my nose smaller, the end is fat and kind of wide. I'm just wondering, can the surgeon...

Open Rhinoplasty Vs Closed Tip-plasty for Subtle Nose Correction? 6 answers

I need Rhinoplasty to fix the asymmetry in my nostrils. I went to the two "best" surgeons in the area. The first said I would need Open...

Rhinoplasty 4 Months Post Op - Lump 6 answers

I had rhinoplasty 4 months ago (just hump removal and some tip work but nothing major) however about 2 weeks after the operation I noticed a small...

Revision Rhinoplasty Advice? 6 answers

I had Rhinoplasty 18 months ago. About 6 months later, I loved my new nose. Now, I'm worried as the left side of the nose halfway is much more raised...

Major Tip Swelling at One Month Post Op? 6 answers

I had an open rhinoplasty a month ago, and my nose looks exactly the same as it did when my cast was removed. I have a narrower bridge than before the...

Why Did my Surgeon Make External Incisions Near Bridge of the Nose? 6 answers

I had septorhinoplasty done about a week ago to remove a hump, raise the tip, and improve breathing. During the surgery, two small (~1.5 cm) external...

I Am Asian and I Have a Flat Nose Plus Bulky Tip 6 answers

I am really considering rhinoplasty. This drained alot of my confidence. Anyway how do you make the bridge higher and the tip more refined instead of...

Crooked Nose After Rhinoplasty Despite Having a Straight Nose Pre-Op? 6 answers

Hello,I had open rhino 3 weeks ago to narrow the upper 1/3 nasal 'bones',shaving a slight hump and the tip tweaked for refinement, since the...

Is This a Swelling Problem? Uneven Tip! 6 answers

I am a little more than 2 weeks post op rhinoplasty and my tip is leaning to one side! I noticed the cast was a little crooked when it was on. It is...

Balled Tip and Uneven Nostrils 6 answers

After my first nosejob, he decided to give me a second rhinoplasty. He broke the bone, removed tons of cartilage from the middle, but it looks like...

3.5 Months Post-op - Too Early for a Steroid Injection into Nasal Tip? 6 answers

I am 3.5 months post-op and being as patient as possible. My surgeon has admitted the difference between the projected outcome and how the surgery...

Surgery to Shorten an Overprojected Tip - Risks? Technique? Results? 6 answers

I am considering having rhinoplasty and it would involve shortening an overprojected tip. how is this achieved and are there many risks of...

How to Find Rhinoplasty Expert? 6 answers

How do I find a plastic surgeon experienced in nose tip Rhinoplasty? I am interested in tip rhinoplasty. How do I begin the process of looking for a...

Botched Rhinoplasty 8 Months Ago. Can my Nose Be Saved? Can Nostrils Be Increased? 6 answers

Please see a picture of the state of my nose after a primary procedure done 8 months ago. I now realize that my primary doctor botched my procedure. I...

Can Nose Become Crooked After Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

Hello, two months ago today I had rhinoplasty (tip reduction, bump) and septoplasty for a mildly deviated septum and dislocation of turbinates. Now,...

Make Pug Nose Look Beautiful? 6 answers

What rhinoplasty technique is used for making a pug nose drop down a little bit? Will the bridge have to be flattened? Is cartilage added to the tip...

Rotate Tip Under Local Anesthesia? 6 answers

Is it possible to rotate nose tip upwards slightly under local anaesthesia? That is, without doing it as an actual rhinoplasty surgery in the surgery...

Confused and Sad About Nose Tip After Rhinoplasty 6 answers

I'm a month post-op, I had a hump removed and wished to make my tip less bulbous, I also wanted to ease the hook like appearance of my tip. Now I...

Loose Tip After Rhinoplasty 6 answers

Hi, Thanks to the doctors who responded to my 1st question. I dont think I made it very clear. When I touch the columella it is gentle and not...

Tip Rhinoplasty and External Blisters (Burns) on Both Sides of Nostrils from Cast Application 6 answers

Too hot when applied. I am almost 7 weeks out and still swollen but my plastic surgeon appoligized and advised me the cast was too hot when applied. I...

Do All Plastic Surgeons Perform Ethnic Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

Hi surgeons, I'm a mixed race girl and I have a boulbous tip. My nose look good from the sides, but boxy at the tip. I would like the tip of my nose...

Flat Nose with Wide Nostrils - Cost to Fix? 5 answers

I am asian and have a flat nose. There is barely a nasal bone for me. Plus, the tip of my nose is not sharp at all. My profile is like a bent nose....

Is There Anyway I Can Make an Upturned Tip Go Down After Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

I feel as if my tip is too up-turned. I am still in the healing process but I have heard of people who use tape to alter their nose after Rhinoplasty...

Nasal Tip Looks Larger After Surgery Than Before. 5 answers

I had my nose done 11 days ago and the front view of my nose looks larger than the original nose. My main reason for getting the rhinoplasty was to...

Will Nose Tip Flatten with Added Pressure After Tip Grafting? 5 answers

During the 10 days follwing my secondary rhinoplasty involving nose-lengthening (and correction of over-exposed nostrils) with septal and ear...

Can I change my nose in this way? 5 answers

I know rhinoplasty can fix a hump, and refine a nose tip, but could it change how my nose is now to the one pictured on the right? What procedures...

Intra-nasal Steroids for Swollen Tip After Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I had Rhinoplasty 10 months ago. All went good except there is still swelling at the tip. From my readings, I think this is because of thick skin, and...

How to Correct a Slightly Assymetric Nose? 4 answers

I probably have the smallest correction possible on my nose. It is off-center at the end, as be seen on the photos. What is the best way to correct or...

Pea-sized Nose Tip Bump After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I had Rhinoplasty 11 months ago. As the swelling at the tip went down, I started to notice a pea size bump on the right side at the fleshy part of the...

Nose Tip Looks Too Round After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I am 4 months post Rhinoplasty. The sides of my tip puff out, causing the lines of my nostrils to appear rather deep. I'm not sure if this is swelling...

Rhinoplasty - Could a Bump on the Nose Effect Reshaped Tip? 4 answers

I am 1 month post-rhinoplasty, and I had a reshaping, silicone in my bridge of the nose and cartilage on the tip of the nose. I took a nasty hit on...

What is the Extent of Alar Base Reduction Scars? 4 answers

I have a large nose tip and a wide nasal base. I am thinking of undergoing alar base reduction, and I want to know about the scar that I will have on...

Reducing Bulbous Nose with Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

Will it look normal and not like after it has undergone a surgery?

What's the Cost of Rhinoplasty in Los Angeles? 4 answers

I would like to augment my nose using my own cartilage and I was wondering if the price is any different than it would be for the more common nose...

What Nose Surgery Combination is Best for African American Nose? 4 answers

Nose reshaping / septal deviation correction - I want to make my nose smaller. I read an ad that offered the following: 1. Nose reshaping / septal...

How Soon After Surgical Rhinoplasty Can One Have Fillers? 4 answers

I absolutely dislike the outcome of my surgical Rhinoplasty. It appears that I have all of the following: bossing (therefore a crooked nose) drooping...

Will the Nose Go Back to Normal After Tip Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

Is the inside of your nose normal after tip Rhinoplasty? I had tip Rhinoplasty around March to raise a droopy looking tip. The PS told me that his...

Narrowing Entire Nose Possible Without Changing Profile? 4 answers

I have a straight profile, although my bridge is high. The front is wide, and my nose spreads and flattens when I smile, which I hate. I'd like a...

Taping my Nose After Open Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I had open rhinoplasty on the 25th of June 2010. You can see my concerns about the swelling at the tip of my nose in the other question I posted. I...

Tiny Lump Just Above the Tip of Nose After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

Hi, I had open rhinoplasty 10 days ago, to remove a dorsal hump and lift the tip of my nose abit as my nose was really big in size. The surgery was...

Can Massaging Tip of Nose Have a Negative Effect After Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I started massaging the tip of my nose since the 6 week period following the surgery, which I am starting to regret Would that have any negitive...

Nose Tipplasty Final Resolution and Possibly No Need for Cortisone Injections? 4 answers

It's now been nine months after my tip plasty, and though I have healed well enough and without discomfort, the tip now feels extremely soft...

Why is the Tip of my Nose Swollen if I Just Had a Bump Shaved off on my Bridge? 4 answers

I had Open Reduction Nasal Fracture surgery on July 26th, 2010. I broke my nose which led to the nose growing bumps on both sides of my bridge. I just...

Thick - Uneven Nostrils / Asymmetrical Tip - Can my Nose Be Fixed? 4 answers

Thank you in advance for your much appreciated answers!

Laser Treatment for Veins on Nose Caused Dent on Tip 4 answers

I got laser treatment for veins on my nose which in turn caused a dent. on the tip my nose. When I had the laser treatment done there was smoke &...

Effect of Massaging on Nasal Tip After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I have been massaging the tip of my nose with quite some force since the 6th week period of the rhinoplasty date. It is now an year since the surgery...

How Much Swelling Will the Tip Go Down 4 answers

I just got my rhinoplasty 4 days ago, and I told my doctor not to touch my tip but it's evident that he did. All my life I wanted a nose job, but...

Do I Need Rhinoplasty for a Fleshy Nasal Tip? 4 answers

My nose seems to have a roundish tip that looks fleshy. do i need getting nose surgery.t he pic(it is too close) was taken while i was standing in...

Gypsum Splint for Tip Rhinoplasty: Really Necessary? 4 answers

When no bones have been broken, is it really necessary to wear a gypsum cast? Is the purpose, merely protective, or does it reduce swelling? Or what?...

Nose Job - Do I Need a Revision? 4 answers

Hi, I had a nose job six months ago,I  had a deviated nose and hump and boxy tip. After surgery, I feel that the base needs to be reduced and the...

Tenderness 2 Years After Rhinoplasty Surgery 4 answers

I've had rhino/septoplasty done 2 years ago. Removed the hump, 5 months post surgery I bumped my nose with someone else. It took over a year for...

Can Swelling from Rhinoplasty Make Tip Look Pointy? 4 answers

I had rhinoplasty just over two weeks ago.it was open rhinoplasty and i can tell that my nose at the end is really hard and wont move its almost like...

Nose Looks Wider Post-op 4 answers

I had a rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago to narrow my nasal bone and shape my nasal tip but my nasal bones looks wider than before .my tip looks better and...

Tip Lengthening for Asian Rhinoplasty 4 answers

Hi Doctors, I am an asian male planning to undergo rhinoplasty with mainly an alar base reduction and lengthening of the nasal tip. I was wondering...

Purplish-Blue Mark on Tip After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I Had Rhinoplasty Surgery on August 23rd 2010. I had to stay with the cast and tampons for about 8 days. I am now 4 days with out the cast and tampons...

Will Tip Drop Down After Healing? 4 answers

I had a CLOSED rhinoplasty yesterday. My doctor removed a hump, narrowed the bridge, and raised tip he said just by a touch. Now I fear my tip is too...

2 Weeks Post-op - Uneven Tip 4 answers

I Had on Open Rhinoplasty 2 Weeks Ago.The Tip Appears to Be Too Raised on One Side and Flat on the Other. Will This Subside?  

Tip Pigmentation 3 Years After Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

Hello about three years ago I had a rhinoplasty done to remove a bump on my nose and to correct a breathing issue. All went well and I was happy with...

Why is the Tip Slighty Pointy but Above It is Still Round After Tip Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I know that it is still early, it has only been 7 days, but I am worried because I can see that the tip itself is more pointed yet the other part of...

Solutions for Drooping Columella After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I had my first nose surgery April 2008 for a big bulbous tip. He broke the bone to narrow my nose and narrowed my nostrils. I had a second open...

Smaller Nostrils and Bigger Tip After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

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What to Do About Deformities After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I had Rhinoplasty 5 months ago, open procedure with the osteotomy (shaving of the dorsum), and tip plasty for a bulbous tip. But after five monts, I...

How Long Does is Take for Kenalog Injections to Work in Reducing Swelling in Nasal Tip? 3 answers

My daughter had kenalog injections three days ago on each side of nasal tip after undergoing an open and closed rhinoplasty 4 weeks ago. I still...

Hard Nose Tip After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

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Swollen Tip 5 Weeks After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

Ciao... I had a nose job 5 weeks ago but the tip of my nose is still very swollen , is that normal ? and one side of the tip seems more swollen than...

Nose Looks Like Snout After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

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Nose Tip is Not Symmetrical After Tip Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had rhinoplasty in Dec to rotate the tip up and to even out a pointy nose. Now 8 month later there is still a hump on the lower right tip that makes...

Removing Massive Scars from Previous Rhinoplasty Surgeries? 3 answers

My nose is thicker and fatter after 3 Rhinoplasty surgeries (maybe build up of scar tissue)? I have seen pictures of patients who have undergone...

Massage After Rhinoplasty - Permanent Damage? 3 answers

At 3.5 months post-op, I have excess supratip swelling that I massage once in a while. I've done it maybe 15 times, for no longer than a couple...

How to Fix Blunt Nose Tip After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

Hi, my surgeon has removed too much of my tip and has made it too blunt. Is there any way to add to the tip to make it slightly longer and more...

Second Opinion for Male Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I talked with plastic surgeon about my thick tip and wide alar. First, I think I'd look better with a slightly small and narrow nose, more...

Tingling on Nose Tip 6 Months Post-op Rhinoplasty / Turbinoplasty 3 answers

Rhinoplasty & Turbinoplasty6mnths Ago Now Tingling on End Nose, Getting Worse?

Nose Tip Centering Methods? 3 answers

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Will Scar Tissues Regrow After Revision? 3 answers

1 year ago I had my primary rhinoplasty. The bone was shaved and the tip was totally reshaped. After 1 year, my doctor and I realized that my tip is...

Swelling After Rhinoplasty - Profile Not Straight 8 Days Post-op 3 answers

I underwent a rhinoplasty to straighten my nose from in front and from the profile view. today, my splint was removed (8 days after). although the...

Secondary Rhinoplasty Advice 3 answers

I had an open Rhinoplasty 14 months ago. The tip and columella is still hard as rock. I also have a dent in my nasal bone that I didn't become aware...

Swollen After Rhinoplasty or Just 'Overdone'? 3 answers

How do I tell if the tip of my nose is really swollen? My cast was taken off yesterday and the docs and nurses said it was swollen and will go down...

How Much Does Rhinoplasty Cost in Ontario? 3 answers

I'm wondering how much this surgery will cost in ontario. i plan on only getting my bulbous tip removed so would that lower the cost at all? thanks :)

22 Months After Rhinoplasty - Tip of Nose Bulbous and Numb 3 answers

My nose is much narrower now, from the front and that is great. But, 22 months later my profile still shows a bulbous tip and a slight hump. The tip...

4 Weeks and There's No Change to my Nose. Tip is Still Very Swollen Hurts and Stings 3 answers

4 weeks in and theres no change to my nose, tip is still very swollen hurts and stings. Is there anything I can apply to reduce the swelling?

Persistent Face Swelling After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I had a Septorhinoplasty 7 weeks ago to reduce the width of my nose, straighten it, and define my tip. My concern is that my face is still kind of...

Nose Lifted Upwards with Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had rhinoplasty and am having the bandage taken off tomorrow, my nose looks like its been lifted upwards and i have a tape lifting it upwards. i...

Did my Surgeon Do the Right Thing Because my Face Doesn't Look in Proportion 3 answers

I've had surgery 3 weeks ago. I know my surgeon is highly experienced and just concentrates on the face (mainly nose though). But as he...

It's Been 3 Years Now and the Tip of my Nose Has Not Healed Yet 3 answers

Do I need another surgery to make it look even with the other tip?

Getting Drastic rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I want to get drastic rhinoplasty done. I do not like my nose at all and to me it looks like it does not belong on my face. I would like to have a...

Tip Grafts 3 answers

Considering a tip surgery to correct a quite bulbous tip, the lower lateral cartilages in my tip are relatively weak. Several surgeons have advised to...

Bruising Under After Septo-Rhinoplasty 2 answers

I had a Septo-Rhinoplasty done 5 months back. It was a 6-hour operation. I had an extremely deviated septum and a big hump. My nose tip was too broad....

Can Columellar Strut Be Removed and Nose Tip Moved to Original Position? 2 answers

I'm not happy with my rhinoplasty results. Can the columellar strut be removed and my nose tip placed back to its original position?

Asymmetry and Hard Tip 9 Months Post-Op Rhinoplasty 2 answers

Hi there, I posted this question about a week ago, looking for advise. I got some feedback that the pic was too dark so I am posting it again with a...

1 Week Post-op - How Much Swelling Will Go Down? 2 answers

I am a week post-op, very early I know! And I am curious as to how much of the size of my nose can be attributed to swelling. I liked my nose from the...

Fixing Nose Tip Higher Than Nose Bone 2 answers

My nose tip is higher than the nose bone. It looks like a bump on the nose tip. Will it be easy to fix? I want to smoothly fill up the missing part...

Scar Tissue Present 6 Months After Rhinoplasty - Need Advice 2 answers

Its been 6 months since my 1st Rhinoplasty surgery. I have recently discovered Scarring tissue issue present just above my tip (Picture given). It...

Cartilage Dropped in Nasal Tip After Rhinoplasty 2 answers

I am 2 1/2 weeks post-op from an open rhinoplasty. When my splint came off, I noticed a marked shift to the right despite having a straight nose to...

Will my Nose Look the Way it Did When the Splint Was Removed? 2 answers

I had my splint on for 12 days (surgeon's request) and i want to know will my nose look the way it was when it was take off in a years time or...

Will my Tip Continue to Drop 3 Months After Septo-rhinoplasty? 2 answers

Hi I had sepro-rhinoplasty I am 3 months post op, I'm still swollen and a bit numb. Will my tip continue to drop? It's still too high, is this...


Why Doesn't Tip of Nose Feel Attached 1 Year After Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

The tip of my nose keeps moving around and doesn't feel attached. why? If I get i go for revision just for the tip, how long will it take for swelling...

Filler Caused Tip to Move After Rhinoplasty 2 answers

I had open rhinoplasty almost a year ago. 2 or 3 months post op, i went to have juvederm in the side of my nose as i had dents. i now have a larger...

Will the Drooping and Swelling of my Nose Subside? 2 answers

I had a rhinoplasty done 11 months ago, and my tip is still swollen and where the incision is it's quite droopy, will it go away? And will the tip...

Bump Appeared After Rhinoplasty. Still Can't Breathe, Either. 1 answer

I had rhinoplasty about 11 months ago. I got my deviated septum fixed, my nose straightened (although, I'm not certain it is straight as it looks...

Unhappy with Rhinoplasty. Will my Tip Drop? 1 answer

I'm 18 y.o., got rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago. I had a little bump removed and my tip lifted but i'm not convinced with the results. I just wanted...

Would Tip-Plasty Be Right For Me? 1 answer

The Tip Of My Nose Is Too Wide. I Hate It What Kind Of Rhinoplasty Would I Need To Look More Narrow. From The Side It Looks Amazing But The Front Of...

Tip Rhinoplasty 1 Year Ago - Tip is Crooked when I Smile 1 answer

On 1 side I have constant drainage that smells infected. This has been consistent since the surgery was done. My surgeon has prescribed Glyndimycon,...

Recent Tip Plasty. Can my Tip Drop After the Cast is Removed? 1 answer

Hi there, I had open tip plasty approx 3 weeks ago. Although I understand there will be swelling for a while I think the tip was more rotated up when...

Upturned Tip 3 Days Post-op - Normal? 1 answer

I had a droopy and over-projecting nose tip. I asked the surgeon to raise it up a little and told him to make the tip parallel to the ground , not...

My Doctor Will Put Sutures in my Nose What is This Going to Change? 1 answer

I got rhinoplasty 2 months ago.. my nose looks droopy and down tip looks.. wierd nostrils are uneven n upper lateral cartlidge looks bumbpy.. one side...

Is It Okay to Use Naprosyn or Reflaxon a Few Weeks After a Rhinoplasty? 1 answer

I had my nose job 2 weeks ago and my tip is very swollen and turned up. Is it ok to use prescript strength anti-inflammatories? Thank you
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