Would tip rhinoplasty be appropriate for me? (Photo)

Question

I don’t mind the shape of my nose overall, I think it suits my face, but I hate the way the tip pulls down so drastically when I smile. Would a tip rhinoplasty by sufficient to fix this problem?

Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Hi, yes sure it would, but better for you to consult with a facial plastic surgeon who can examine you and give you opinion based on your needs and expectations.

Andrew Miller, MD · Answer

Based on your photo, you are a great candidate for rhinoplasty. The tip usually droops when smiling because of a weakness of the tip cartilage and the muscles that are attached to the tip. Both of these things can be improved with rhinoplasty. Be sure to see a rhinoplasty expert for consultation.

Guler Gamze Eren, MD · Answer

Hi from Istanbul!Thank You for your question. When I see your photo I can tell you that the height of the dorsum should be reduced to create a shorter and less projected nose so the tip will be fixed with pulling it back. Best Luck!

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

You have a small dorsal hump and your nose is long. The nasal columella angle is too acute. You would benefit from a rhinoplasty with possible septoplasty to refine the tip of the nose, change the angle and flatten the dorsal hump.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Based on your photo, I suspect that your lower bridge sticks out a bit too far to consider just a tip lift. My best advice would be to consult with a reputable rhinoplasty specialist to offers computer Imaging so you can see what to expect after surgery. I hope this helps. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photograph, you are a great candidate for a Rhinoplasty. Maneuvers for your surgery would include dorsal hump reduction, tip refinement, tip deprojection, tip elevation, among other maneuvers. With good surgical technique, you could have an outstanding result. 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

Best wishes and good luck.

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

Michael S. Kluska, DO · Answer

Tip rhinoplasty controls tip projection and rotation as well as definition. In your situation, your appear to have a prominent dorsal hump as well and I would recommend hump reduction to compliment your tip.

Kenneth R. Francis, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear Intuitive,
If you are not addressing other parts of your nose, a tip rhinoplasty is NOT what you need.  It will create disproportion.  If it is only tip depression during smiling that is your concern, you might benefit from Jeuveau to your depressor septi muscle, or for more permancy, a removal or cutting of that muscle.  Good luck!

Would tip rhinoplasty be appropriate for me? (Photo)

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