The tip of my nose is square and I was wondering if suture reshaping would give it a triangular shape? (Photo)

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I would like my nose tip to have a more triangular shape instead of this square/bulbous tip. I do not want a full rhinoplasty and was wondering what my options would be for fixing this issue, and what the cost would generally be

Thomas A. Lamperti, MD · Answer

It should be possible to make your nasal tip less square and boxy. Based on just your one photo it is hard to say what exactly you would need done, but often it is possible to just address the tip if you want to. Often this involve suturing the tip defining points/nasal domes closer together. Also, conservative cartilage trimming is often helpful as well.I would be able to give you a better cost estimate after an in person exam or virtual consultation (where you email me some photos of your nose).You can learn more about boxy nasal tip rhinoplasty at my web reference link below.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

You may need more than this single maneuver.  You can have a more refined nose that is
 natural in appearance with a rhinoplasty.  I perform these surgeries 
with closed technique
 to preserve the structure of the nose and minimize visible scarring.  
Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

Tip Plasty for the wide box tip with a suture technique is something I have done for 35 years but often requires other changes to the nose. Ex. When the tip is made smaller the nasal bones appear wider and need to be made narrower etc.

Ron Hazani, MD, FACS · Answer

Your boxy tip can be corrected with placement of interdomal and intradomal sutures. I prefer a closed approach were all the incisions are placed inside the nose. Review photos of before and after prior to your consultation with your surgeon.

Mohsen Tavoussi, MD, DO · Answer

Sutures are used to refine the nasal tip but defatting as well as debulking of the skin is also important in this process. A consultation with your surgeon will be informative as rhinoplasty is a complex procedure with many different techniques that will lead to ultimate result.

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