Who Is a Good Candidate for Nasal Tip Plasty?

Post Date: 1/28/2022

Who Is a Good Candidate for Nasal Tip Plasty?

Nasal tip plasty, also known as mini rhinoplasty, is a rhinoplasty operation performed only on the tip of the nose. It is usually performed to lift the tip of the nose. Therefore, patients who do not have a general nose shape problem, but whose nose tip is lower than it should be, are considered ideal for this operation.

A low nose tip can make your nose appear longer. Many patients who are upset by this appearance consider the option of rhinoplasty. However, having tip plasty alone is not suitable for every nose structure. In some cases, it may be necessary to intervene in the rest of the nose, albeit small. In such cases, tip plasty is applied as a part of standard rhinoplasty surgery. You can obtain the most accurate information on this subject only by visiting a specialist plastic surgeon or ENT doctor.

Although tip plasty is seen as a simple procedure, it should not be forgotten that its effects are permanent and irreversible. If it is done by a good surgeon, the results will be satisfactory for the patient. On the other hand, even a mistake can cause an exaggerated and artificial appearance. These should be taken into account when deciding on the surgery and a competent surgeon should be selected.

How Is the Surgery Performed?

As the name suggests, nasal tip plasty is a surgical operation performed only on the tip of the nose. Tip plasty is not a complex and difficult surgery like standard rhinoplasty surgery.

In the surgery, only cartilage and soft tissue are focused on, without touching the nasal bone. That shortens both the operation and recovery time. The operation performed under general anesthesia and takes approximately 45 minutes. The patient is discharged on the same day and can return to his/her social life for a maximum of 3 days. 

Although tip plasty is mostly performed to raise the low nasal tip, it can also be performed for purposes such as reducing the wide nasal tip, correcting the pointed nose tip, eliminating the nostril asymmetry, and narrowing the wide nasal wings.

If you consider having rhinoplasty surgery, contact us right away to get a free consultancy service from Prof. Dr. Selçuk İnanlı.