Can cartilage graft be removed to make tip of nose soft again? (photos)

Question

I hate that my surgeon to find my bulbous tip too much and now it's extremely hard and supported. Is there any way to go back from this?

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. If you feel that tip is too stiff and over-projected, then a revision with nasal tip deprojection and mastoid fascia tip graft may be helpful. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

I am sorry that you were unhappy with your rhinoplasty result. When people need strong cartilage graft to achieve a narrower nasal appearance, if you remove them, there may be loss of tip support, and lead to a worse cosmetic appearance. If your surgery was performed less than eight months ago, you make take time to get used to your new nasal appearance. I hope this is helpful and I wish you well moving forward. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph

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