Hard to Deproject a Nosetip ? (photo)

Hi Toast,   It is possible to de-project the nasal tip.  It is not "Rhinoplasty 101" but is an "advanced" rhinoplasty procedure that experienced rhinoplasty surgeons perform.  Do not settle for a rhinoplasty that will not meet your aesthetic goals, and choose your rhinoplasty surgeon most carefully.  Good luck and be well.   Dr. P

     Deprojecting the tip involves lowering the underlying cartilage framework and can create a situation in which you have to make multiple adjustments to retain a refined look to your nose.  Your tip can be made smaller and refined.  The hump can be reduced as well through a closed rhinoplasty approach.  Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of rhinoplasties and rhinoplasty revisions each year.  Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results.

Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Reducing the size of the nose is a common rhinoplasty request, usually at the bridge, tip, or both. Deprojecting the nasal tip because one may feel it's relatively too far out from the face can be achieved through a variety of techniques. Open or closed rhinoplasty may be able to achieve your desired results. Only after a comprehensive evaluation can a rhinoplasty surgery be able to determine appropriate plastic surgery options for you. Best of luck.

Dr. Chaboki