Would tip plasty be sufficient to narrow my bulbous nose and balance my features? (Photo)

As my colleagues have stated, a tip plasty will provide refinement of your nose. Many times, after examining the nose properly and chatting with the patient, we do recommend going ahead with a reduction rhinoplasty and altering the other components of the nose in order to achieve a better balance. This, of course, will be based on the individual wishes and outcome desires of each patient.

Improving  and refining a
bulbous tip are frequent requests 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. The goal should be a balanced natural appearing nose.

Following the advice from a surgeon on this or
any other website who proposes to tell you exactly what to do based on limited
2 dimensional 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))
or the Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (CSAPS)  that you trust and are comfortable
with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.

Robert Singer, MD FACS

La Jolla,California

  A rhinoplasty to refine the tip and improve the bridge would probably be better to keep the nose in balance.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA