What can be done to this nose?

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I am looking to get rhinoplasty after I get my septum and nasal polyps and enlarged turbinated fixed, all caused from allergies. I have an undefined bulbous tip and a low thin bridge. Which procedures would you recommend to address this in the most natural way? Thank you

Adam J. Oppenheimer, MD, FACS · Answer

I'd recommend you find a different doctor, one who can address the septum and turbinates and nose at the same time. Most ENT doctors are not trained in rhinoplasty, and yours is one of them. Normally a septorhinoplasty can be performed to address all of these issues in a single surgery. Why go under twice?You don't have a bulbous tip, but rather an under projected tip. It needs to be built up a little in order to push it forward. That will make a huge difference in your appearance and is actually your primary issue. It will also create a more refined tip, instead of the current "wide" appearance.

Alejandro Nogueira, MD · Answer

I would not say your tip is bulbous; however I agree the tip suffers a sever lack of definition, is underprojected and flat, the nose is overally short and the septum is short, an ethnic case.You are a case for the following:-open approach-septal lengthening with some of the available options-tip grafting (Sheen's modality)You need a surgeon expert in ethnic cases and tip grafting, do seek well.

Thomas Trevisani, MD · Answer

Standard Rhinoplasty techniques will apply in order to address all of the laments of your nose. A skilled and experienced Surgeon will be able to refine and enhance your nose. Seek an experienced Board Certified PS for in person exam.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us.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, I suggest perform a Closed Rhinoplasty (without visible scars) to treat the tip, base and nasal bridge.With this procedure you get a delicate nose, better harmonize with your other facial features.Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

William Portuese, MD · Answer

A rhinoplasty procedure can address narrowing  the nostrils with an alar-plasty, and building up the height of the bridge with a cartilage graft. The functional nasal surgery could also be performed at the same time as a cosmetic rhinoplasty. For more information about both functional and cosmetic nasal surgery, please see the link and the video below

What can be done to this nose?

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