Would tip plasty be enough for my face to look more harmonious? (Photos)

Question

I've always never liked my nose. It feels like it's too big and wide and masculine. I was wondering if instead of a full rhinoplasty I could get away with just getting the base and tip of the nose done or maybe some other procedures to make it less noticeable.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

You would benefit from a tip rhinoplasty.  The question is whether your bony base of your nose is broad as well.  You need to be examined in person to make the final decision.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

I do not believe that an isolated tip-plasty and alarplasty would be beneficial since that might lead to a wider appearance of your nasal bridge. Judo photos rarely tell the whole story. Please consider meeting with several reputable rhinoplasty specialist so you could see what might be best for you moving forward. Thank you for your question. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph

Bora Ok, MD · Answer

Hello from Istanbul! To address your desire for a more feminine appearance, I recommend opting for a full rhinoplasty. In your case, this should not present significant issues in terms of healing and aftercare. Relying solely on a tip procedure might need to be very conservative, as it could make your nasal bones appear disproportionately wide. And I'm not sure whether you will be satisfied with such a conservative approach. An in-person consultation would help delineate the kind of nose you want and the exact steps needed to get there. Best of luck to you!

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question.As far as I can understand from your question for a definitive and more permanent solution I recommend you rhinoplasty surgery.Your wishes can be realized with a single operation.It would be more convenient to decide with face-to-face consultation. Best regards!

Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Hi , tip work can be done alone or as a part of full rhinoplasty to make the nasal profile more harmonized. It is better for you to consult with a facial plastic surgeon who can examine you and discuss the surgical procedure and the post op recovery 
process.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It is not easy to give you good advise based on these photos. Decision about tip vs full rhinoplasty could be made only on the basis of in person consultation and discussion about your goals; 3D simulation may help. Good luck.

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

Based on your photos, you may benefit from a tip plasty.

Of course, a consultation is necessary to assess your nose.

Best of luck !

J. Renee Booth, MD · Answer

You may decide to have a tip plasty alone since there is no major dorsal hump or deviation. The main thing to remember is that everything is relative. When the tip of your nose is smaller, the bridge of your nose will appear wider. If you understand that your tip will be significantly improved and the bridge of your nose will seem a little wider, then tip plasty will work well for you.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

No, a tip plasty it's only a component of your nose. To narrow the nose requires a full rhinoplasty which includes osteotomies to narrow the nasal bones, a tip plasty to narrow the nasal tip cartilages, and an alar plasty to narrow wide nostrils. You also have thick skin in the tip of the nose which is going to prevent significant refinement in that area of the nasal tip itself.

Robert Singer, MD · Answer

Improving the nasal tip to achieve an improved natural appearing cosmetic result 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 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)  that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.

Robert Singer, MD FACS

La Jolla,California

Would tip plasty be enough for my face to look more harmonious? (Photos)

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