Minimizing the tip of an African American nose? (Photo)

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Hi, I generally like the shape of my nose structure, but I would prefer the tip and nostrils to be smaller and narrower. Are there any noninvasive options available for this or is rhinoplasty the only viable option thanks

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

Tip-plasty and Alarplasty

You can have the lower half of the nose (tip and nostrils) addressed without breaking the nasal bones. Tip-plasty can address the bulbous tip either through closed or open approach to make it narrow and refined.
Alarplasty is a very fine and quick procedure that can narrow the nostrils and reduce the flare to soften the appearance. It has other names as well like ‘Weir Excisions’ or ‘Nostril Reduction’. However, it is important to note that asymmetry of nostrils is common and cannot be corrected with alarplasty.
 Both of these can be done under local anethesia.
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Dr. J

Celal Alioglu, MD · Answer

hello, your nose needs to be thinner than the width of the nose, the wings of the nose need to get smaller and the tip of the nose needs to be taken up a little.

Victor Manuel Agudelo, MD · Answer

For tip narrowing, a non surgical procedure will be of no benefit. 
A rhinoplasty will address your tip cartilages, narrowing and reshaping them, complimented with an alar reduction.

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