Will refining the tip make my nose look smaller overall? What is the average cost for what I want done in Atlanta, GA?

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I don't like the bulbous tip of my nose and how bulbous the tissue is on the nostrils on each side of my nose. Looking at my face straight ahead you can see that my nose is asymmetrical. It is not feminine looking and looks like there is a "ball" at the tip of my nose.

Marcelo Ghersi, MD · Answer

Sure, refining the tip will make your nose look smaller, and possibly more attractive. I do not about Atlanta. In south Florida the cost of tip rhinoplasty is somewhere between $4500 and $500. Good luck. Dr. G

Manish H. Shah, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello mbmoreau,Thanks for your question.If you feel that the tip of your nose does not blend into the rest of the nose very well, you may be a candidate for a tip rhinoplasty.  Many rhinoplasty surgeons don't like to perform isolated tip surgery because it can imbalance the rest of the nose.  If you have a significant enough difference between the tip and the rest of the nose, as you seem to have, a tip rhinoplasty is actually a conservative and elegant way to create harmony.It is important to get a consultation with a surgeon experienced in rhinoplasty.  They will exam your nose, take your pictures and perform simulations, and then allow you to see what isolated tip surgery may look like.  In your case refining the tip will make your nose look smaller overall.Atlanta has some great rhinoplasty surgeons.  One in particular is John Connors.  He is a Rhinoplasty Society member and would be a good place to start.Good luck,Dr. Shah

John Layke, DO, FACS · Answer

After reviewing your photos, I believe you are a good candidate for a rhinoplasty.  This would make the nose more symmetric, refine the tip and give you an overall aesthetically-pleasing nose.  I recommend seeking out a Board-Certified plastic surgeon who will accurately examine your nose, create a simulation based on what your nose COULD look like after surgery, and create a plan that is tailored to your needs and wishes.  Good luck!

William Portuese, MD · Answer

The bulbous tip is caused by wide and divergent  lower lateral cartilages of the nasal tip. A combination of suture techniques and conservative cartilage removal usually required to refine and narrow the bulbous tip. For many examples and our price list, please see link below

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

Your photos confirm you are a good candidate for Rhinoplasty surgery.  You are correct as your nose is bulbous and needs to look more feminine.  Consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for an in person exam to discuss your goals and expectations.  Fees are discussed during consultation based on your needs.

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