Bulbous tip - Shrink wrap skin after rhinoplasty? (Photo)

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I had my second rhinoplasty 4.5 years ago. I feel the tip is still a bit bulbous and should be more streamlined and defined. What are my best options to hopefully thin my skin and shrink wrap it to my nose? Would steriod injections still help this far out from surgery? Would accutane help? Any other possibilities or advice? Thank you.

Donald Groves, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question and pictures. Unfortunately, any non-surgical treatments would not be able to achieve the result you're looking for. A revision rhinoplasty can best address your aesthetic concerns and any functional issues with your nose. I would be able to adjust the size, shape, and especially the definition of your nose. I'd also be able to open up and solidly reinforce the underlying structural framework of your nose (to prevent distortion and retraction from scarring forces over time)!

Revision rhinoplasty is truly a surgery of millimeters- they are the most technically challenging procedures in all of plastic surgery! Because your nose is the DEFINING feature of your face- I would only recommend seeing a surgeon who specializes in revision rhinoplasty procedures, and who has significant training and experience performing these surgeries. I actually trained under one of the world leading revision rhinoplasty experts (who performs 1,000+ nosejobs annually).

If you are unhappy with the appearance of your nose, I recommend for you to setup a formal consultation with me (or another plastic surgeon who is extremely comfortable with revision rhinoplasties) to thoroughly discuss your surgical goals, undergo a formal examination, evaluate your options, and develop a personalized plan just for you. I hope this helps!

Dr. Donald Groves
Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photograph, you may benefit from a tip refining revision rhinoplasty.  Given that you are 4.5 years post-op, a surgical intervention is most likely your best option. Your surgeon can accomplish this by trimming, suturing, and reshaping the cartilage in your lower nose. Fascial grafts may also be used to help improve tip refinement. 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

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