I have never cared for my nose. From the front it is narrow and straight, which I am grateful for. I have a slight hump which also doesn’t bother me. My issue is with the long tip in profile, which is somewhat irregular in shape. It looks different from one side than the other. It also droops downward when I smile. I don’t feel I dislike it enough to risk a full open rhinoplasty. Could a tip plasty only benefit me?
September 9, 2018
Answer: Am I a candidate for closed rhinoplasty/tip plasty? Improving the tip is a frequent request of patients wanting nasal refinement. It is possible to improve the cosmetic appearance of the tip alone without altering the rest of the nose in some patients. Whether the optimal option in your particular situation would be a tip rhinoplasty alone or an artistically performed natural appearing full rhinoplasty would best be determined at a consultation. Either procedure can be performed with a closed or open approach. Following the advice from a surgeon on this or any other website who proposes to tell you exactly what to do based on limited 2 dimensional photos without examining you, physically feeling the tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history, and discussing the pros and cons of the operative procedure would not be in your best interest. I would suggest you find a plastic surgeon with extensive nasal surgery experience who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) or a facial plastic surgeon (otolaryngologist) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person. Robert Singer, MD FACS La Jolla, California
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September 9, 2018
Answer: Am I a candidate for closed rhinoplasty/tip plasty? Improving the tip is a frequent request of patients wanting nasal refinement. It is possible to improve the cosmetic appearance of the tip alone without altering the rest of the nose in some patients. Whether the optimal option in your particular situation would be a tip rhinoplasty alone or an artistically performed natural appearing full rhinoplasty would best be determined at a consultation. Either procedure can be performed with a closed or open approach. Following the advice from a surgeon on this or any other website who proposes to tell you exactly what to do based on limited 2 dimensional photos without examining you, physically feeling the tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history, and discussing the pros and cons of the operative procedure would not be in your best interest. I would suggest you find a plastic surgeon with extensive nasal surgery experience who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) or a facial plastic surgeon (otolaryngologist) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person. Robert Singer, MD FACS La Jolla, California
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September 9, 2018
Answer: Am I a candidate for closed rhinoplasty/tip plasty? Fro the limited posted photos- it appears that you would benefit from Rhinoplasty preferably through closed technique. When changing one aspect of the nose - most likely all of the elements will have to be addressed. I recommend that you seek an experienced Board Certified PS for in person exam
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September 9, 2018
Answer: Am I a candidate for closed rhinoplasty/tip plasty? Fro the limited posted photos- it appears that you would benefit from Rhinoplasty preferably through closed technique. When changing one aspect of the nose - most likely all of the elements will have to be addressed. I recommend that you seek an experienced Board Certified PS for in person exam
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