My nose has a hump I would like to straighten and the tip is bulbous and wide. Would I benefit from a rhinoplasty? (Photos)

In India you'll find excellent surgeons for such ethnic and bulbous nose, however you may end also in the wrong hands; your nose is of high difficulty due to being:
-full case of "tension nose deformity", being the lower third of the nose badly hypoplastic
-bulbous, flat and boxy tip
-verticalized lateral cruras (aka parenthesis tip deformity)
-the dorsal hump and the alar base reduction might be the simplest of the issues technically

I strongly recommend you research well the talent and devotion for perfection of the surgeon; many structure rhinoplasty grafting techniques are necessary here.

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Photos help show your concerns more clearly, though an in-person evaluation would still be needed for a precise plan.
It looks like you have a small hump along the bridge and a rounder tip that could both be refined with rhinoplasty.- The bridge can be gently smoothed to create a straighter profile.- The tip can be reshaped to look slimmer and more defined, while keeping a natural balance with your face.- The exact technique, open or closed, depends on your skin and cartilage strength.
In noses with thicker skin, definition is achieved by adding gentle support rather than removing too much tissue.
With proper planning, rhinoplasty can help create a smoother bridge and a more refined tip that looks natural and in harmony with your features.
I hope this helps you understand your options more clearly. A consultation will provide the best guidance for your anatomy and goals.
— Güray Yeşiladalı, MD

Thank you for your photos. It appears your nasal shape and contour would benefit from removal of your nasal bump, shaping of your nasal tip cartilages to refine your nasal tip and cartilage support grafting to give you additional tip support and projection. All of these potential refinements should be discussed in detail with your plastic surgeon so he understands what your expectations are and how they can be achieved.

Thank you for your question. You are an excellent candidate for rhinoplasty, I think it is one of the most beautifying surgeries that we do as plastic surgeons. A large portion of my practice is dedicated to rhinoplasty surgery. It is important to only see plastic surgeons with extensive experience in rhinoplasty, ie perform at least 6 per month and have performed hundreds of cases. Also, critically evaluate on-line galleries to see if their art form resonates with yours. Rhinoplasty is definitely a grey haired plastic surgeon's sport. Best wishes to you.

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photographs, you are a great candidate for rhinoplasty. Maneuvers for your surgery would include dorsal hump reduction, tip refinement, nasal tip deprojection, tip elevation, among other maneuvers. 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

Based on these photos you seem to be very good candidate for rhinoplasty. In person or teleconference consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with expertise in rhinoplasty is recommended. Good luck.

From my personal aesthetic, the goal would be to lower the bump on the bridge, elevate the tip, narrow the tip.
How *much* to elevate the tip, or lower the bump, or make other changes? We figure that out with morphs, well before surgery. I'd love for you to see some excellent professionally-designed morphs of what could possibly be done with your nose. Morphs could also help you identify better just what's bothering you, and help you set a goal for the rhinoplasty that's accurate for your tastes. Profile and three-quarter views would be particularly important in morphing your nose. (Side note: in my opinion, morphs should really be done by the surgeon, or he should direct an assistant as she makes the morphs. Morphs should be made with a constant eye to what actually *can* be done in surgery, for that particular nose, and the surgeon has that information and judgment best.)

Finally, remember that rhinoplasty is an exquisitely difficult operation to get right, and you should only have surgery if you are able to make yourself very confident in your surgeon's skills. The changes that your nose needs require advanced techniques, and skill that most plastic surgeons don't possess with expertise. It's much better to not have surgery than to have inexpertly-performed surgery.

Based on what we see, you have relatively thick nasal skin, with a wide and droopy nasal tip appearance, and a sizable dorsal hump. Rhinoplasty surgery may be considered for achieving a smaller, less distracting, and more feminine nasal appearance. Please choose your rhinoplasty surgeon wisely. I hope this helps!

Answer from Dr. Sean Hill, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon at Lone Star Plastic Surgery – Frisco, TX:
Thank you for sharing your photos and your goals — it’s clear that you’ve thought carefully about what you’d like to improve, and rhinoplasty may absolutely help address your concerns.
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✨ What Rhinoplasty Can Improve in Your Case
Based on your concerns and submitted images, here’s what a rhinoplasty could potentially address: 1. Crooked Nose / Asymmetry • A crooked nasal bridge often stems from deviations in the septum or nasal bones. • Surgery typically involves a combination of septoplasty, bony realignment (osteotomies), and careful cartilage reshaping to bring the nose into better balance with the rest of your face. 2. Dorsal Hump • The dorsal hump is usually a mix of bone and cartilage and can be smoothed to create a straighter profile. • After hump removal, we often perform osteotomies to “close the roof” and avoid an open or flat appearance. 3. Bulbous Tip • This can be refined by reshaping the lower lateral cartilages, sometimes with tip sutures, cartilage thinning, or tip grafts for definition. • The goal is a more elegant, balanced tip without over-narrowing or pinching — especially important for long-term natural results.
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