Do I need full rhinoplasty? Could I just get tip rhinoplasty or is my nose to wide? (Photos)

Question

I do not like the tip of my nose it is very round. I would like for it to be a bit narrow but I’m not sure if is the tip of my nose if I just need to bring in the superior Alar crease in to make my nose appear smaller. I do not want a drastic change.

Ronald Schuster, MD · Answer

Rhinoplasty is the procedure to change the shape and size of your nose. When you make a change in one part of your nose it can sort of make other parts look different. For instance, reducing the size of the tip of your nose might make your small hump look larger and your nostrils look wider. This is why it is important to get one or ore consultations with experienced rhinoplasty surgeons before you make a final decision. I always invite my patients to bring in photos of "wish pics" of noses they like so that I can get a better understanding of what they are looking for. Good luck.

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for question.As far as I can see from your question.We can fix it ti of your nose but you have a thick skin and also your nose tip very round with Rhinoplasty you will have more defined tip. If you happy with your nasal base width I do not recommend you alar base plasty.It would be better face to face consultation.Best regards!

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @Karina99989. Thank you for sharing your photos. I recommend seeing an expert rhinoplasty specialist for an in person examination. There are several options for you that can be determined after examination.

Best of luck,

Dr. Nima

Best of luck,

Dr. Nima

Robert Ciardullo, MD · Answer

Tip plasty versus full Rhinoplasty: while a tip plasty is always an option, the vast majority of patients benefit more from a full rhinoplasty. A tip plasty may leave the tip in disharmony with the rest of the nose, while a full rhinoplasty is more likely to create harmony between the various components of the nose.

Robert Singer, MD · Answer

Improving the tip is a frequent request of patients wanting nasal refinement. It is possible to improve the cosmetic appearance of the tip alone without altering the rest of the nose in some patients. Whether the optimal option in your particular situation would be a tip rhinoplasty alone or an artistically performed natural appearing full rhinoplasty would best be determined at a consultation. Either procedure can be performed with a closed or open approach.

Following the advice from a surgeon on this or any other website who proposes to tell you exactly what to do based on very limited 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 (otolaryngologist) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.

Robert Singer, MD FACS

La Jolla, California

Do I need full rhinoplasty? Could I just get tip rhinoplasty or is my nose to wide? (Photos)

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