Is my nose too short in length? Can it be made thinner from tip? (Photo)

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I had a rhinoplasty almost three years ago and I’m still a bit unsure about the results. I feel that the tip is still smaller than before but it still looks bulbous with not much definition. From profile view, I feel that the length of the tip is too short. Is there a way to fix these two problems in order to gain a nose that looks longer from side view and thinner/more defined from front view?

Steven J. Pearlman, MD, FACS · Answer

The tip of your nose does appear a little high, although without pre-op photos, it is impossible to tell if it is much higher than it was than before your surgery. I find a full examination with computer imaging can demonstrate how you will look with a longer nose. Lengthening then nose and improving tip projection can even make the tip appear more in harmony with your face. You should see a revision rhinoplasty specialist for a personal exam and opinion.

Corey S. Maas, MD · Answer

You have thick skin, a hanging infra tip lobule, a wide middle vault and wide alar base. Depending upon your requested nose shape from the surgeon and the anatomy you started with, this could be an acceptable result. Addressing the 4 characteristics listed above can provide a thinner, more sculpted nose. You need to see a Rhinoplasty expert which is 1000 or greater rhinoplasties and 20 years or more experience in actually doing rhinoplasty. Especially revision rhinoplasty.

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