Can I achieve a narrow, defined nose without a graft?

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I am wondering without a graft would I be able to achieve a more narrow nose with more definition to the bridge?

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Based on your photos, you appear to have an underprojected nasal tip appearance. That means that your tip doesn't stick out as far as it should. In general, projecting a nasal tip appearance would require a tip graft. The graft would be made from your own septal cartilage. Additional narrowing of your bridge may be achieved with osteotomies. I hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr. Joseph

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

There are a few things to unpack here. First, I'm not sure if you realize that a graft is your own tissue; an implant is foreign material. Surgically affixed grafts never migrate or get infected like implants. Second, grafts are not necessary to narrow your nose; bone manipulation would narrow it the bridge and alar plasty would narrow it at the base. Finally, what your nose also needs is tip projection, which would require a stable, affixed septal cartilage graft to project and slightly de-rotate your native tip cartilages. You'd get a very nice result.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Based on your posted photos, I would recommend a capital H capital a fill or non-surgical rhinoplasty for the bridge area under ultrasound guided injections. Fee $1500-$2500. Best of virtual consult with

Can I achieve a narrow, defined nose without a graft?

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