My nose is bulbous at the tip and my nostrils are a bit wide which is noticed when I smile. However, the overall shape of my nose is not terrible. It's straight on the dorsum but the cartilage at the end is what droops. Is there any way to fix or soften the cartilage at the tip and narrow my nostrils without altaring the entire nose?
Answer: Tip Rhinoplasty Yes. It is possible to limit a rhinoplasty operation to the lower one-third of the nose (the nasal tip). This procedure is commonly know as a "tip rhinoplasty".In tip rhinoplasty, the appearance of the nose is refined by modifying the size and shape of the paired tip cartilages that sit at the end of the nose. These cartilages can be partially excised, shaped with suture, or modified with cartilage taken from the nasal septum or ear. The goal of the procedure is to achieve a natural and elegant tip shape. At the same time, any drooping of the tip can be corrected and the nose supported in its new position. Nostril size can be reduced through carefully placed incisions around the nostril margins. The final outward appearance of the nasal tip is determined by the shape of the cartilage framework and by the thickness of the overlying nasal skin. It is important to avoid an "operated" appearance and to preserve support for breathing. Look for an experienced surgeon that understands both nasal "form and function" and shares your aesthetic values.
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Answer: Tip Rhinoplasty Yes. It is possible to limit a rhinoplasty operation to the lower one-third of the nose (the nasal tip). This procedure is commonly know as a "tip rhinoplasty".In tip rhinoplasty, the appearance of the nose is refined by modifying the size and shape of the paired tip cartilages that sit at the end of the nose. These cartilages can be partially excised, shaped with suture, or modified with cartilage taken from the nasal septum or ear. The goal of the procedure is to achieve a natural and elegant tip shape. At the same time, any drooping of the tip can be corrected and the nose supported in its new position. Nostril size can be reduced through carefully placed incisions around the nostril margins. The final outward appearance of the nasal tip is determined by the shape of the cartilage framework and by the thickness of the overlying nasal skin. It is important to avoid an "operated" appearance and to preserve support for breathing. Look for an experienced surgeon that understands both nasal "form and function" and shares your aesthetic values.
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Answer: Can I have a rhinoplasty without changing entire shape of the nose? Rhinoplasty can be tailored to meet your individual goals. There is not a standard rhinoplasty.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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October 27, 2014
Answer: Can I have a rhinoplasty without changing entire shape of the nose? Rhinoplasty can be tailored to meet your individual goals. There is not a standard rhinoplasty.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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October 27, 2014
Answer: Can I have a rhinoplasty without changing entire shape of the nose? Improving the nostril width and refining a bulbous
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October 27, 2014
Answer: Can I have a rhinoplasty without changing entire shape of the nose? Improving the nostril width and refining a bulbous
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October 29, 2014
Answer: Can I have a rhinoplasty without changing entire shape of the nose? You are ultimately the one who would make any final decision about what would be changed with the shape of your nose. My advice would be to visit a board-certified plastic surgeon with a lot of experience in performing rhinoplasties and listen to the advice given to you so that you make an educated informed decision. Best of luck!
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October 29, 2014
Answer: Can I have a rhinoplasty without changing entire shape of the nose? You are ultimately the one who would make any final decision about what would be changed with the shape of your nose. My advice would be to visit a board-certified plastic surgeon with a lot of experience in performing rhinoplasties and listen to the advice given to you so that you make an educated informed decision. Best of luck!
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