Bulbous nose tip, can I ever slim it down? (photos)

There are many reasons why a tip may be considered bulbous, but they are usually some combination of the cartilage segments of the nose, which make up the shape of the nasal tip, being too wide, too large, or misshapen.  The thickness of the skin and other associated deformities need to be also taken into account when creating a surgical plan. The bottom line is that in most intances, a bulbous tip can be reshaped to be more pleasing in appearance and one that is more harmonious with other facial features.

  Dear Jessesmith, Although a full hands on exam and consultation are needed, it appears that you would be a good candidate for a rhinoplasty to reduce the width of your nose and give you more tip definition. Good luck. #Dr.Gervais

Yes, a rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure that can slim down a "bulbous" nasal tip and also provide more definition.  Before proceeding a more through evaluation of your medical history and nasal anatomy will need to be done.I hope this helps.

   Of course.  The rhinoplasty can achieve results like you are seeking.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

The bulbous tip can be refined on your nose to make the tip less bulbous. This is accomplished with suture techniques to the lower lateral cartilages and sometimes a cartilage removal as well. Other adjustments to the nose will be necessary to balance the new tip with the remainder of the nose. Thick skin can be an impediment to see a very refined nasal tip.

Yes, you can slim it down. There are a number of things that need to be taken into consideration when evaluating a tip and discussing possible outcomes. I recommend seeing a board certified plastic surgeon who has a lot of pictures to show you and who has experience in rhinoplasty. Good luck.

Your nose in general is wide and the tip appears bulbous in the view you posted.  The nose can certainly be refined more during rhinoplasty.

ONLY tip rhinoplasty will help improve the tip appearance. Best to seek in person opinions from boarded surgeons... 

The bulbous nasal tip you are concerned about can be improved and refined with an artistically performed rhinoplasty. Whether you should have the procedure
is a personal decision only you can make. Additional information about the
procedure will help you decide if it is a procedure that you want to pursue.

Following the advice from a surgeon on
this or any other website who proposes to tell you exactly what to do based on
limited 2 dimensional photos without examining you, physically feeling the
tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history, and
discussing the pros and cons of the operative procedure would not be in your
best interest. I would suggest you find a plastic surgeon with extensive nasal
surgery experience who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
(ASAPS) or a facial plastic surgeon (ENT) that you trust and are comfortable with.
You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.

Robert Singer, MD FACS

La Jolla, California

Yes the rhinoplasty can give more definition and a finer contour to your nasal tip. It is best to see a board-certified plastic surgeon who can show you photographs of patients that have had similar problems and their result.