Tip plasty? Could you provide me with advice on the best approach?

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Interested in a nasal tip refinement procedure to correct my bulbous nose tip. I would like to make the tip more narrow and defined, without altering the bones or making any significant changes to the overall shape of my nose. I’m looking for a minimally invasive procedure with natural-looking results. Could you provide me with advice on the best approach and a rough cost estima?

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

A tip plasty can be done to refine the nasal tip.  However, your nose is leaning towards one side more than the other.  If you want to correct the leaning of the nose then you will need bone and cartilage work.  A rhinoplasty costs $7,000 US dollars.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

It is conceivable that only your septum and nasal tip are deviated to your right. If that is the case, an isolated tipplasty and septoplasty may be considered For achieving a narrower tip, and a straighter nasal appearance. Depending on your examination, osteotomies and spreader grafts might be necessary to get your nose as straight as possible. Thank you for this question, and I wish you well moving forward. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photograph, you may benefit from a tip refining rhinoplasty. Your surgeon can accomplish this by trimming, suturing, and reshaping the cartilage in your lower nose. Cartilage grafts may also be used to help improve tip refinement. With good surgical technique, you could have an outstanding result.  Cost varies based on geographic location and surgeon expertise. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Bruce B. Kadz, MD, FACS · Answer

You can have a closed tip rhinoplasty which is the least invasive procedure with the fastest healing and conservative change.

Pawel Szychta, MD, PhD, DSc · Answer

A tip plasty refines a bulbous nasal tip using techniques like cephalic trim, suturing, or small grafts, focusing only on the tip for a minimally invasive approach. Recovery is quicker than full rhinoplasty, and costs typically range from PLN 26 000 - 29 000. Consult a skilled surgeon to ensure natural, proportional results.

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Tip plasty? Could you provide me with advice on the best approach?

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