Rhinoplasty: Tip Plasty and nasal bridge to make my tip smaller and more round? (Photo)

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I am a 53 year old woman in the Toronto area. I ultimately would like to make the tip of my nose smaller and more round. I would also like my nasal bridge to appear more strraight from the side profile. I also have difficulties breathing from my left nostril. What type of rhinoplasty procedure will I have to go through to achieve these things and how much would it approximately cost? I am claustrophobic will this affect my procedure or are there remedies such as nasal tubes to help recovery

Man Koon Suh, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. The bump in the middle of the nasal bridge is composed of bone and cartilage, and by removing it, a straight line can be achieved. Your nasal tip is a boxy tip with a groove, and it is because the alar cartilages are separated from each other. A more defined tip can be formed through alar cartilage realignment surgery. Given that the columella deviates to the left side, a septal deviation to the left side is suspected and this is presumed to be the cause of nasal congestion. For a more accurate evaluation, it is necessary to take a CT scan or endoscopic examination, and functional improvement can be achieved through septal surgery.

Andrew Miller, MD · Answer

Based on the photos, you are a great candidate for rhinoplasty. The bump can be taken down and the tip refined while keeping things looking natural. Be sure to see a rhinoplasty specialist for consultation.

Paul E. Chasan, MD, FACS · Answer

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.

Sakir Bilge Celik, MD · Answer

Dear m.33,You could benefit from the septo-rhinoplasty to remove the hump and correct the septum deviation. Also, some tipplasty work could deliver the desired round and natural shape on the tip. This would also slightly shorten the length of your nose from the front view and deliver a natural result that is in proportion with your facial features. You will need to wear silicone plugs for the first 6 days after the operation and on the 7th day, they will be removed. You may find mouth breathing discomforting given your condition.

Eda Aydin, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello and thanks for your question. In the pictures that you sent it is clearly seen that you have a hump on your nose bridge. In addition to that It can be clearly seen that your nose wings are narrow and this may cause breathing problem too. My approach to rhinoplasty operation is achieving the best and natural result which fits the patients face structure. Rhinoplasty operation will fix the hump and make your nose smaller. In addition to that I strongly advise you to widen your nose wings to improve your result and have healthy nose.

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