Cephalic Trim to Bulbous Nose. Any suggestions?

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I am interested in cephalic trimming to my bulbous nose tip. I do not wish to touch the bridge of my nose, just refine the tip. I have heard and read this can be done through closed plasty and would prefer that over open but am open to whichever option can give the best result. What is the average cost of this procedure and any recommendations for the Albuquerque area? Thanks.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  Based on your photographs, it is possible to perform a tip narrowing and refining rhinoplasty.  Your surgeon can accomplish this by trimming, suturing, and reshaping the cartilage in your lower nose.  Cartilage grafts can also be performed to improve the tip refinement. Cost varies by geogpahic region.  The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with.  With good surgical technique, you could have an outstanding result.  I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.Best wishes and good luck.Richard G. Reish, M.D.Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Marcelo Ghersi, MD · Answer

Hello. If you have no issues or desires to change the shape of the hump, then a tip plasty can be performed to improve the shape of the nose. This can be done through a closed or endonasal approach by most rhinoplasty surgeons.

Bryan Correa, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos. I can appreciate your concerns with your tip, and you are right - the tip can often successfully be treated with a 'closed' rhinoplasty approach. However, in rhinoplasty, in order to obtain a natural and
balanced result, it is very common to make very small changes to many different
parts of the nose - if you treat only one area, often (but not always) this can
lead to an unnatural result. Rhinoplasty is a complex operation and
requires a nuanced in-person discussion of your goals, as well as a physical
exam. I would suggest a formal consultation with a board-certified plastic
surgeon so your specific concerns can be gone over in detail, a physical exam
be performed, and individualized recommendations be made. Good luck!

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