Big nose, thick and oily skin, bulbous tip. Any hope? (Photo)

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Hey there, I have very thick and oily skin. my nose is too wide. Is there anything that can be done? I have seen few similar noses that didn't improved after a rhinoplastic surgery due to thick skin.. is there any hope? What do you think? Thanks!

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your
photograph, you may benefit from a tip refining rhinoplasty. Your surgeon can
accomplish this by trimming, suturing, and reshaping the cartilage in your
lower nose.  Make sure you specifically look at before and after
pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon
and not just a computer animation system. The most important
aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek
consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate
you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for the questions.The harmony between facial parts makes us instinctively recognize the beauty... without knowing it, without defining it, just a perception that surprises and captivates us.In this regard, After having analyzed all the info. and photos provided to us, i recommend you perform an Open Full Rhinoplasty, includding narrowing of the nasal base and nostrils, with nasal bones treatment (controled fracture) and alar + triangular nasal cartilages re-shaping.With this procedure you get a delicate nose, better harmonize with your other facial features.Kind regards

Anthony Corrado, DO · Answer

Nasal skin thickness definitely is a factor when correcting a bulbous tip.  Patients with thick tip skin typically will not see the degree of tip refinement, other patients with normal skin thickness achieve.  That being said, tip refinement in patients with thick tip skin can still be achieved with rhinoplasty.  Tip sutures, cartilage grafting, and tip defatting are just some techniques which will help to reduce a bulbous tip.  The key is that patient have more conservative expectations.  I suggest you follow up with a surgeon specializing in rhinoplasty surgery for a consultation.  I have provided  a link below.  Good Luck!

William Portuese, MD · Answer

When patients have thick and oily skin, it is important to have realistic expectations on what can and cannot be accomplished with a rhinoplasty procedure.  The bulbous tip can be reduced with suture techniques and a conservative cartilage removal.  The dorsal hump can be shaved down.  Osteotomies placed in the nasal bones can accomplish narrowing of the bridge line.  An alar-plasty can accomplish narrowing wide nostrils.  For more information  and many before and after results of rhinoplasty, please see the video and the link below

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is hard to tell from one photo, but a rhinoplasty can be performed even on thick skin patients. But they have to realize, that they may not get the same definition as a very thin skinned patient.

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