My Best Rhinoplasty Tip Definition Techniques

In cosmetic rhinoplasty, a patient’s satisfaction with the nose job procedure depends greatly on how well tip surgery is performed. New Jersey rhinoplasty surgeon Dr. Milgrim strives to create an attractive nasal tip and offer patients consistent results, despite how challenging the surgery may be.

His advanced training, education and credentials allow him the expertise to craft a natural nose, harmoniously complimenting the rest of one’s facial features. If you’re wondering if tip rhinoplasty is right for you, a visit with Bergen County, NJ plastic surgeon Dr. Laurence Milgrim can help.

What is Tip Rhinoplasty?

While many have heard of rhinoplasty, tip rhinoplasty is a more specific procedure that addresses concerns with the tip of the nose, like a bulbous or round tip. Tip rhinoplasty is cosmetic and enhances the appearance of your nose, composed of skin, cartilage and subcutaneous tissue. This procedure is often performed on noses lacking definition, or that are too round or bulbous in shape.

Often, the primary concern of rhinoplasty patients is a wide, bulbous or boxy nasal tip. The end result, is a more narrowed and refined nose, but many individuals are nervous about the possibility of a pinched or unnatural appearance. Many times, overaggressive cartilage removal or ineffective suture techniques lead to negative results. Dr. Milgrim performs his procedures carefully to ensure beautiful, natural results.

Tip Rhinoplasty Surgery in NJ

During rhinoplasty surgery, Dr. Milgrim can alter the tip of the nose to increase or decrease projection. He may choose to adjust the angle of the tip of the nose, changing its width, height and rotation to create a more symmetrical appearance. There are many techniques to consider when performing the tip rhinoplasty procedure. Dr. Milgrim’s technique for safe and stable tip narrowing, is to bring the cartilages together with sutures. Either through the use of single dome, or double dome sutures, your nose is shaped into your desired outcome.

Dr. Milgrim carefully preserves the most flattering angle, designing a nose that will compliment your face, using the various methods outlined below-

• Tip defatting: Often combined with other rhinoplasty procedures, tip defatting removes fatty tissue from the nasal tip.
• Lower lateral crural overlay: To improve the rotation of the nasal tip, Dr. Milgrim cuts lower nasal cartilage and overlaps it in a precise manner.
• Lower lateral crural strut graft: Achieving a refined tip, grafts are carefully placed in line with the lower nasal cartilage.
• Cephalic trim: Designed to reduce a bulbous, or overly round nose, certain areas of cartilage are removed carefully to avoid over-thinning and potentially destabilizing the cartilages.
• Dome binding suturing: By expertly placing a suture beneath the nasal tip, NJ rhinoplasty expert, Dr. Milgrim creates an enhanced, sharper nasal tip.

Am I a candidate for tip rhinoplasty?

If you’re unhappy or bothered by the way the tip of your nose looks, you might be a good candidate for tip rhinoplasty. During this aesthetic procedure, Dr. Milgrim improves upon concerns such as projection, width, height, angle and rotation of the nasal tip. For a successful tip rhinoplasty with the NJ rhinoplasty surgeon, you should be in decent general health. Contact Dr. Milgrim today for your free tip rhinoplasty consultation.