What is defatting of nasal tip and what does it entail? Is the skin thinned during this process w future negative effects?

While used to give Tip definition by removing subcutaneous tissue this can also produce very negative effects 3 to five years later. See a very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who has been doing noses for a long time and followed his patients to see the long-term effects of when and when not to do this.

Thank you for your question.  For those patients that have very thick nasal skin, it is often necessary to "thin" the skin from the inside, which allows you to see more definition.  I recommend you seek out a Board-Certified plastic surgeon who will accurately examine you, create a simulation that will allow you to see what your nose COULD look like after surgery, and formulate a plan tailored to your wishes.  Good luck!

Dear empowerness,We defat the nasal tip in order to give the nose more definitionThe long term effects are not too concerning, as you get older, the nose will become more definedIt really depends on your exam and what your expectations are to decide whether or not to thin the skin of the noseWhen you are ready, please see a rhinoplasty specialist who can address all of your concernsBest,Nima Shemirani

Defatting the nasal tip entails very carefully thinning some of the underlying soft tissue in the nasal tip.  This must be done with extreme caution to prevent inadvertent compromise of the blood circulation to the nasal tip which can be detrimental.  Please consult with a board certified specialist in rhinoplasty who can assist you with achieving the results you seek. 3-dimensional computer imaging can help you visualize what you may look like afterwards.

Defatting of the nasal tip can reduce the thick appearance of the tip however this can be a dangerous maneuver. 

Thank you for your question and in patients with a thick bulbous tip soft tissue is frequently removed from under the skin of the tip to give more definition to the tipDr Corbin

It a technique, use to thin the subcutaneous tissues during Rhinoplasty, in patients with thick skin.  It will only make a minor improvement and there's nothing to stop excess scar tissue from filling in the area of the removed tissue.  Shaping the nasal tip combined with cartilage tip grafts are far more effective in creating a refined and defined nasal tip. Hope this helps.

Removal of fat from the deep layer of the nasal tip skin can be carefully done but in most patients it makes a minimal difference. There is a risk of compromising the skin circulation. Changing the contour, size, and position of the tip cartilages is much more effective in improving tip aesthetics.