What type of surgery do I need to fix the tip of my nose? (Photo)

Hi from Istanbul! To address the issue of drooping and elongated cartilage at the nasal tip, cartilages can be shortened and sculpted with closed rhinoplasty, resulting in a more refined nasal tip. In addition, it may be beneficial to strengthen the nasal tip to help prevent flaring of the nostrils when you smile. This can be done with an alarplasty or alar reduction, which would provide a more balanced and harmonious nasal appearance. Best of luck on your journey!

Hello and thank you for your question and the pictures. Addressing the shape of your nose (especially the nasal tip) is actually one of the most common reasons people seek out and undergo a rhinoplasty. An open septorhinoplasty can best address both your aesthetic concerns and any functional issues with your nose. I would be able to adjust the size, shape, and definition of your nose (particularly the tip)!

This truly is a surgery of millimeters- and whether you're looking for a minor adjustment or a major transformation, it requires exceptional surgical skill to achieve functional and natural-looking results! Because your nose is the DEFINING feature of your face- I would only recommend seeing a surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty procedures, and who has significant training and experience performing these surgeries. I actually trained under one of the world leading rhinoplasty experts (who performs 1,000+ nosejobs annually).

I recommend for you to setup a formal consultation with me (or another plastic surgeon who is extremely comfortable with rhinoplasties) to thoroughly discuss your surgical goals, undergo a formal examination, evaluate your options, and develop a personalized plan just for you. I hope this helps!

Dr. Donald Groves
Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon

Based on your limited photos, you appear to have thin nasal skin and an overprojected droopy nasal tip appearance. Since the tip of your nose is bothering you, please be sure to meet with several reputable rhinoplasty Specialist so you could see what to expect after successful rhinoplasty surgery. I hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Based on your photos, you are a great candidate for rhinoplasty. It's hard to tell everything from your photos, but the bump can be taken down and the tip lifted and refined, which would make the whole nose appear shorter. Be sure to see a rhinoplasty specialist for consultation that can do computer imaging at the same time.

Hi , During a rhinoplasty several techniques can be applied to enhance the nasal profile.It is better for you to consult with a facial plastic surgeon who can examine you and discuss the surgical procedure and the post op recovery
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You are a great candidate for a rhinoplasty. The entire nose needs to be considered when changing the appearance of your tip. I would suggest seeing an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who will be able to use computer imaging with you and demonstrate the changes to the appearance of your nose that the two of you will mutually agree upon.

Unfortunately, it is im[impossible to give you any meaningful advice based on these photos. In-person consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon, or expert in rhinoplasty is recommended. Good luck.

What I notice most about your nose is that it is *long,* where long means that the tip droops down. We would want to elevate the tip, like in the woman whose before and after I posted with this response. The two cartilages that form the tip of the nose are responsible for holding the tip down, and modification of those two cartilages would be one of the main tasks in a rhinoplasty on your nose.

How *much* to elevate the tip, or make other changes? We figure that out with morphs, well before surgery. I'd love for you to see some excellent professionally-designed morphs of what could possibly be done with your nose. Morphs could also help you identify better just what's bothering you, and help you set a goal for the rhinoplasty that's accurate for your tastes. Profile and three-quarter views would be particularly important in morphing your nose. (Side note: in my opinion, morphs should really be done by the surgeon, or he should direct an assistant as she makes the morphs. Morphs should be made with a constant eye to what actually *can* be done in surgery, for that particular nose, and the surgeon has that information and judgment best.)

Finally, remember that rhinoplasty is an exquisitely difficult operation to get right, and you should only have surgery if you are able to make yourself very confident in your surgeon's skills. The changes that your nose needs require advanced techniques, and skill that most plastic surgeons don't possess with expertise. It's much better to not have surgery than to have inexpertly-performed surgery. Read my essay on how to stay out of trouble while selecting a rhinoplasty surgeon. And it also discusses how to take photos that are best for online evaluations.

I recommend a rhinoplasty. Your angle is quite sharp and you need the tip redefined.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

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.
Watch the video link below.
Regards
Dr. J