Is it possible to change the tip without changing the bridge?

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I have always hated how big and round the tip of my nose is, I dislike the wideness but i love the way my nose bridge looks from the side. I just really hate the bulk at the tip. I dont want to change the bridge or give myself a super pointy tip as I want it to look natural and match my ethnic features. I almost feel like my nose could be button like if it wasnt so thick and round. And I dislike to smile widely as my nose looks way too wide for my liking.Is there a way to fix my concern without messing with the bridge and not making it super pointy? I wish i could carve out the skin almost im not sure

Andrew Miller, MD · Answer

Based on your photos, you are a great candidate for tip rhinoplasty. It can be narrowed and better supported without having to touch your bridge. Be sure to see a rhinoplasty expert for consultation.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Yes, you can do a tip rhinoplasty to make the tip more pointed.  Your tip is somewhat wide.  In your inferior view, the tip is too broad as well.  You may want to narrow the columella by pulling in the medial crura at the base of the nose.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photograph, you may benefit from a tip refining rhinoplasty. 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

Philip S. Schoenfeld, MD, FACS · Answer

Your question is a good one.  You can have anything done to your nose that you want.  What I would suggest is consulting with an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon and during your consultation you will likely use computer imaging which will help visually demonstrate the changes you would like to see to the appearance of your nose.  You have very thick skin so I would not be too concerned with your nose being made too pointy.

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