Tip rhinoplasty for my short, bulbous tip and wide alar base - would this be a complex surgery? (Photo)

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Hi! What I don’t like about my nose is how upturned it is, short, bulbous tip, and wide alar base. Any opinions regarding this? Would this be a complex surgery? I'm just starting out looking into a rhinoplasty so anything will help

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @Sarahhhhhhh31! Thank you for sharing your photos. I recommend seeing an expert rhinoplasty specialist for an in person examination. There are several options for you that can be determined after examination.

Best of luck,

Dr. Nima

Best of luck,

Dr. Nima

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for posting your question. You may be a great candidate for a rhinoplasty because the procedure is personalized and can address multiple concerns. The bulbous tip is often due to excess cartilage and thick nasal skin and can be refined for a natural look. Rhinoplasty procedures are very complicated and delicate surgeries that require precision, expertise, and experience for natural and beautiful results. Working with a board-certified plastic surgeon with a successful track record that can provide detailed information about the process and expectations is critical.

Andrew Miller, MD · Answer

Based on your photos, you are a great candidate for rhinoplasty. The tip can be made thinner and the nose derotated some. Any rhinoplasty like this would be complex and it would be important to have a rhinoplasty specialist performing the surgery. Also, remember that the skin of your tip is thick, which will keep the nose from getting really thin.

Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Hello, You can  have a rhinoplasty surgery to improve the tip of your nose. The tip can be made thinner, and well defined. The rotation of the nose can also be adjusted. It is better to consult with a facial plastic surgeon and discuss how your nose might look after the surgery

Anand D. Patel, MD · Answer

It is possible to lengthen a short nose, while simultaneously narrowing and enhancing tip definition. This procedure would also reduce nostril flare. This is on the more complex side of what nose surgeons do, but not nearly as complicated as the revision procedures many of us perform.

Gurkan Kayabasoglu, MD · Answer

Hello. There is a bone and cartilaginous arch of approximately 2-3mm in the middle roof of your nose. However, the nasal bullous cartilage structure hides it, so you have a hidden arch, you are not aware of it. You need a beautiful rhinoplasty. I’m just focused on this issue.  I’m the only triple board-certified facial plastic surgeon all around Europe. I’m just focused on this issue. I am a doctor who goes to almost every country in the world and explains my techniques to important doctors with the seminar invitations I receive, so I am definitely the only doctor who can perform your operation very comfortably and successfully. You can get more detailed information about me, ask all questions about your case and sending your photos to my assistants at the number on my profile (+90 539 204 40 90). You can also book an online consultation and discuss your problems with me. With all respect.

Marc Polacco, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. The complexity of the surgery depends on the changes you want made. Making the tip less bulbous is simple and can often be done with incisions inside the nose in a little over an hour. Decreasing alar width is also fairly straightforward and sometimes can be performed under local anesthesia in the office. Decreasing how upturned a nose is however, is more involved and complicated. So really the complexity of the surgery will hinge on what is needed to achieve your goals. I hope this is helpful, and all the best to you.
-Dr. P

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Based on these photos, you seem to be good candidate for rhinoplasty. However, beside bulbous tip, you will benefit from lengthening of the nose. Surgery will require use of multiple cartilage grafts, usually taken from nose septum. This surgery will require skills of above average surgeon, expert in rhinoplasty. Good luck.

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

A rhinoplasty can rotate your nasal tip downward, so it gives your nose less tip projection but a longer bridge at the same time.  This along, with tip refinement can give you a nice result.  Doing preop imaging can help you see the changes and how they will impact your look.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

You have several options ranging from simple to complex. You will find this out when you go on consults. I think you need more than just the tip done to get a good result

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