Revision rhinoplasty - Can a square, boxy tip be restored? (Photo)

Question

From my under view, my nose used to be boxy and square. I loved this, yet my surgeon made a narrow, pointy tip . How can I regain a square tip? I often see revision noses attempting widening gain a wider triangle shape, but not actually a boxy, square shape. I was wondering if it is possible to restore this shape and reposition the infratip/medial crura also closer to how they used to be?

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. It is possible to correct an overly pointy nasal tip. Maneuvers for your surgery could include nasal tip deprojection, placement of a mastoid fascia tip graft, among other maneuvers. Make sure you are going to a surgeon with hundreds of long-term before and after pictures on their website with standardized lighting and standardized backgrounds. 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. FACS
Harvard-trained board certified plastic surgeon

Best wishes and good luck.

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

Revision rhinoplasty - Can a square, boxy tip be restored? (Photo)

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