The tip of my nose is quite square in shape and as a result makes my nose look further out from my face. Is it possible to reshape the tip of my nose with closed surgery? If not, what procedure would I most likely get to achieve a more slim, defined nasal tip? Also, the right side of the tip is larger than the left, causing it to look uneven.
August 24, 2016
Answer: Tip refinement Rather than focusing on the approach (open vs. closed) utilized, one should focus on the results of a given surgeon. Tip refinement is possible via an endonasal (closed) approach although most surgeons favor the external (open) approach for that for very good reasons including longevity and predictability of the results. The tiny incision at the bottom of the nose heals extremely well that the scar is essentially imperceptible once healed. The overall result is way more important than the tiny scar at the bottom that nobody can see. Best wishes!
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August 24, 2016
Answer: Tip refinement Rather than focusing on the approach (open vs. closed) utilized, one should focus on the results of a given surgeon. Tip refinement is possible via an endonasal (closed) approach although most surgeons favor the external (open) approach for that for very good reasons including longevity and predictability of the results. The tiny incision at the bottom of the nose heals extremely well that the scar is essentially imperceptible once healed. The overall result is way more important than the tiny scar at the bottom that nobody can see. Best wishes!
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August 24, 2016
Answer: Tip Refinement Via Closed Rhinoplasty Thank you for your question. Yes, tip refinement is possible thru a closed approach but in most surgeons experience does not give the most predictable results. Most rhinoplasty surgeons will tell you that an open approach would be best for your situation because it is assymetric. Try to find a rhinoplasty surgeon that does do many closed tip rhinoplasties. I do a lot of closed rhinoplasty but if the tip is your main concern, I would recommend the open approach. Good luck.
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August 24, 2016
Answer: Tip Refinement Via Closed Rhinoplasty Thank you for your question. Yes, tip refinement is possible thru a closed approach but in most surgeons experience does not give the most predictable results. Most rhinoplasty surgeons will tell you that an open approach would be best for your situation because it is assymetric. Try to find a rhinoplasty surgeon that does do many closed tip rhinoplasties. I do a lot of closed rhinoplasty but if the tip is your main concern, I would recommend the open approach. Good luck.
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