Rhinoplasty: is bulbous tip and nostril reduction enough without altering the bridge? (Photos)

The photos indicate that your skin isn't too thick, so we can see the outlines of the strong tip cartilages that are making the tip of the nose look wide-ish. So it should be possible to design an operation that only addresses that area of concern. Since revision rhinoplasty is so difficult, however, you should spend the effort to look at good photos of your nose from other views than these frontals, to make certain that there's nothing else to address. In any rhinoplasty, we should be addressing *everything* that's on a patient's list, so we're not tempted to go back later and do more!

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photographs, you are a good candidate for a Rhinoplasty for tip refinement and nostril reduction. In order to fully evaluate your nose however, additional photos would be helpful, including a side profile view. With good surgical technique, you could have an outstanding result. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

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