Would a tip plasty be right for me? (Photo)

Thank you for your question. I believe it's an important one to ask if a tip rhinoplasty should be considered or a complete rhinoplasty to also correct a crooked nose. The answer is really personal but I recommend attending to all your concerns. The rhinoplasty cost will not vary significantly between the two operations.

tabwalk- thanks for your question. You have already made some astute observations about your nose.   The size and contour of your nasal tip is dependent upon the lower lateral cartilages but in your case the skin thickness may also be an issue. Rhinoplasty techniques can improve the size, definition and width of your nasal tip but must include the consideration of your dorsum as well. The entire nose should be balanced within the upper, middle and lower thirds, and must be harmonious with the remainder of your face. Consultation with a rhinoplastic surgeon can help you convey your concerns in person and then obtain direct feedback about options your surgeon recommends to achieve your goals. Find a board certified facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon near you!best wishes

You need a full rhinoplasty to correct any crookedness refine the tip and narrow you're very wide nasal bones etc. a radix graft will probably be needed. See a surgeon who does natural looking nose is based on his before and after photos. 

Hi Tabby.  Really, the definitive answer rests with a careful discussion between you and your surgeon.  If your thought process is to make the nose thinner overall, additional maneuvers in addition to tip plasty are indicated.  If there are concerns, I think the thought process is to address everything at once.  Hope this is helpful.  Best wishes.  If you like, please follow the link below.  The article on Nasal Analysis contains useful diagrams that may at least help guide you during your consultation.

Tank you for your photos, If your only concern is your tip, you could have only a tip rhinoplasty, but since your nose has deviation and also it may be wide at the top on the bridge!The full rhinoplasty will help you obtain a better over all result! with out a drastic change! 

 A full rhinoplasty is required to narrow the entire nose. Narrowing just the tip will make the bridge look relatively even more wide than it already is. Osteotomies of the nasal bones are required to narrow the bridge line. A tip rhinoplasty with suture techniques and conservative cartilage removal are performed to narrow the wide and bulbous nasal tip.

Improving the nasal 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 a 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 (ENT) that you trust and are comfortable
with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.

Robert Singer, MD FACS

La Jolla,California

I believe a full rhinoplasty would best suit you.  Having just a tipplasty will accentuate the width of the nose.  See an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon and discuss your concerns.

You need more than tip work to give you a natural balanced nose. I recommend that you narrow your entire nose and remove the hump. A experienced rhinoplasty specialist will explain your options and establish reasonable expectations.