Can I Reduce Nose Wings Lenght Only with Cartilage Removal? (photo)

Almost all primary rhinoplasties can be addressed through closed rhinoplasty techniques.  Whether rhinoplasty is performed opened or closed depends on the surgeon’s preference and experience.  To decrease the wings, a small amount of cartilage can be removed from the sides of the nasal tip, which can be done through a closed technique.  A more square boxy tip will require additional tip suturing techniques, but does not appear to be the case here.

Nasal tip refinement surgery or Tip-plasty can improve the shape and symmetry of the nasal tip and cartilage. In most cases this is done through an open rhinoplasty approach which places an incision at the middle of the columella (the soft tissue bridge between your nostrils). The tip-plasty can also be performed through a closed or intranasal approach. This is a bit more challenging for most surgeons. But it can be done.

Thank you for your photos and question!

 

Gregory C. Park, M.D.