Nose cartilage. Is a rhinoplasty that only moves the cartilage slightly upwards possible?

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I've got a nose that has a somewhat droopy nose tip, and I notice that when I lift the tip really slightly in the mirror, the nose is completely straight. Is a rhinoplasty that only moves the cartilage slightly upwards possible? If so, how much would it cost?

Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSC · Answer

One of the methods used in selective Rhinoplasty is preservation methods and it can give the satisfactory nasal profile. It is better for you to consult with a facial plastic surgeon who can examine you and discuss the surgical procedure and the post op recovery process.

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question. As far as I can understand from your question, you have a droopy tip. It can be correct in the rhinoplasty surgery with cartilage. However, it will be not possible to make a proper evaluation without photos. If you can provide photos from front of your face, from the side of your face and 1 meter away I would be able to make a proper evaluation. It would be more convenient to decide with face-to-face consultation. Best Regards!

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

It sounds like your nose is too long and the lower edge of the septum is crooked. Correcting that is pretty standard stuff

Thomas Spalla, MD · Answer

Changing the appearance of the nose would entail a rhinoplasty. If tip elevation is all that is desired, this is a fairly minimal amount of work that is required. However, a straight nasal septum is of paramount importance to achieving and maintaining a straight nose, as you alluded to, so a septoplasty may be concomitantly warranted.

Prices vary considerably depending on your location, the surgeon, and the facility in which the surgery takes place. Expect a minimum of several thousand dollars and go up from there.

Prices vary considerably depending on your location, the surgeon, and the facility in which the surgery takes place. Expect a minimum of several thousand dollars and go up from there.

Robert Ciardullo, MD · Answer

Elevation of the nasal tip: it is theoretically possible to elevate the tip of the nose without working on the bridge. However it would be a very rare case where this would lead to the optimum outcome. Usually, elevation of the tip is accompanied by some reduction of the dorsum and some refinement of the nasal tip along with its elevation or “rotation” upward. The cost would be less than a full rhinoplasty, but will vary greatly from one surgeon to another, and in some cases from one region of the country to another.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Without a full set of pictures, it's impossible given a determination about whether you're a good candidate for a rhinoplasty surgical procedure. You must have enough of a droopy tip to make it worthwhile to undergo this surgical procedure. For many examples and our current price list, see the link below

Nose cartilage. Is a rhinoplasty that only moves the cartilage slightly upwards possible?

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