Rhinoplasty for a Bulbous Tip

One of the most common procedures Dr. Funk performs for his patients is rhinoplasty. Patients desire rhinoplasty procedures for many reasons, and a common one is to correct a bulbous nasal tip, which is when the tip of the nose is wide and round.

What is Bulbous Nose Surgery?

Bulbous nose surgery is a special rhinoplasty procedure that involves reshaping a bulbous, round, or wide tip nose to a more defined nose complimentary to ones face. The bulbosity of the nasal tip is typically due to excessive width to the cartilage, excessive “spring” to the cartilage making them bowed, or cartilages that are spaced to far apart or don’t have definition. Sometimes a bulbous tip can be due to thick nasal tip skin. This, in addition to the cartilage, is frequently seen in ethnic noses.

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Can a bulbous tip be corrected with thick skin?

Bulbous tip noses that have thick nasal tip skin can still be refined despite the thickness of the nasal tip skin. This can be done with tip cartilage shaping, suture techniques, and using cartilage grafts from the septum after septoplasty, even for a deviated septum. The subcutaneous fat and muscle can also be reduced around the tip skin in order to create a more defined tip. However, even with these techniques, the bulbous tip with thick skin is still difficult to refine as much as one with thin skin.

What causes a bulbous tip?

Many of my Houston rhinoplasty patients are concerned about their bulbous tip and would like a more refined nasal tip. Bulbous tip causes are most frequently due to misshaped cartilages that form and support the tip of the nose. The cartilages can be too wide, have too much “spring” to them, too much convexity, or simply be too widely spread apart. Another cause of a bulbous nasal tip could be the thickness of the overlying skin. This is especially true with my Houston ethnic rhinoplasty patients. Reshaping the cartilages and debulking of the skin are two methods to create a more refined nasal tip. Lastly, small cartilage grafts from a corrected deviated septum can also be used to refine the tip.

How does Dr. Funk correct a bulbous nasal tip?

Treating the bulbous tip with rhinoplasty is done by removing small edges of the cartilage to refine them and using suturing techniques to create a sharper but yet natural nasal tip. Sometimes, cartilage grafts are necessary to create a more refined nasal tip in patients. Lastly, thinning of the nasal tip skin may be necessary for thick skinned patients.

What is the cost for a bulbous tip rhinoplasty?

This is one of the most common questions we receive from patients considering rhinoplasty. The cost of a bulbous tip rhinoplasty will vary on many factors. Since refining the tip of the nose is a cosmetic change, this may not be covered by your insurance. Fees will include the surgeon's, anesthesia, and facility fees for these aesthetic changes desired.

If you have breathing problems due to a deviated septum, allergies, or repeated sinus infections that require surgery, this portion of your surgery will be paid by your insurance (depending on the extent of your benefits). This will fray the cost of cosmetic fees for the facility where Dr. Funk performs surgery and the anesthesia fees. The majority of their bill will be paid by your insurance company (again, depending on your insurance benefits).

What is the recovery time after surgery?

Recovery is eight days. On day six after surgery, Dr. Funk will remove your cast and some stitches. He will retape your nose and on day eight after surgery he will remove that tape and all the stitches. You are social at this point! Most if not all of your bruising is gone by then. The nose will be swollen at this point but not noticeable to others. As the months pass by, your swelling will decline. At 3 weeks, 20-30% of swelling is down. At 6 weeks 50-60% of swelling has abated. It will take a full year for all the swelling to subside. However, most of Dr. Funk's patients are thrilled with the appearance of their once the tape comes off and know it will only get smaller over time.

Bulbous Tip Before & After Photos

This bulbous tip patient had rhinoplasty in Houston. Her nose is now smaller, softer and more feminine.
This bulbous tip patient had rhinoplasty in Houston. Her nose is now smaller, softer and more feminine.
This bulbous tip nose patient had rhinoplasty in Houston to correct her crooked nose and nasal hump as well. She now has a more refined, elegant nose.
This bulbous tip nose patient had rhinoplasty in Houston to correct her crooked nose and nasal hump as well. She now has a more refined, elegant nose.
This bulbous tip rhinoplasty patient had surgery in Houston to create a softer more elegant nose with a refined tip.
This bulbous tip rhinoplasty patient had surgery in Houston to create a softer more elegant nose with a refined tip.
This rhinoplasty patient had surgery in Houston. She also underwent a facelift, brow lift, and lower eyelid surgery.
This rhinoplasty patient had surgery in Houston. She also underwent a facelift, brow lift, and lower eyelid surgery.
Bulbous tip rhinoplasty was performed in Houston to create a more slender, refined nose. Her nasal hump was taken down and her tip was deprojected to create a more feminine nose.
Bulbous tip rhinoplasty was performed in Houston to create a more slender, refined nose. Her nasal hump was taken down and her tip was deprojected to create a more feminine nose.
This bulbous tip rhinoplasty patient had surgery in Houston to create a more refined tip with improved profile.
This bulbous tip rhinoplasty patient had surgery in Houston to create a more refined tip with improved profile.
Bulbous tip rhinoplasty was performed in Houston for this patient in addition to nasal hump reduction.
Nasal hump removed on this bulbous tip patient with rhinoplasty in Houston.
This bulbous tip rhinoplasty patient underwent nasal surgery in Houston to refine her tip, address her nasal hump and overprojected tip. Her nose is now more refined, feminine, and elegant.
This bulbous tip rhinoplasty patient underwent nasal surgery in Houston to refine her tip, address her nasal hump and overprojected tip. Her nose is now more refined, feminine, and elegant.
This bulbous tip patient underwent rhinoplasty in Houston to create a more refined nasal tip and elegant nose.
This bulbous tip patient underwent rhinoplasty in Houston to create a more refined nasal tip and elegant nose.
This bulbous tip rhinoplasty patient had a wide nose with a nasal hump. Rhinoplasty was performed in Houston to create a softer more feminine nose.
This bulbous tip rhinoplasty patient had a wide nose with a nasal hump. Rhinoplasty was performed in Houston to create a softer more feminine nose.
This rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip and underwent nose surgery with Dr. Funk in Houston. Her nose is now smaller, more refined, feminine, and delicate.
This rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip and underwent nose surgery with Dr. Funk in Houston. Her nose is now smaller, more refined, feminine, and delicate.
This patient underwent rhinoplasty for a bulbous tip in Houston which refined her nose and created a softer profile.
This patient underwent rhinoplasty for a bulbous tip in Houston which refined her nose and created a softer profile.
This patient had a bulbous tip and underwent rhinoplasty in Houston. Her profile is also now more feminine, elegant, and softer.
This patient had a bulbous tip and underwent rhinoplasty in Houston. Her profile is also now more feminine, elegant, and softer.
This patient had rhinoplasty in Houston for a bulbous tip, crooked nose, and droopy tip. Her new nose now looks more elegant, feminine, and puts the attention on her eyes, lips, and hair.
This patient had rhinoplasty in Houston for a bulbous tip, crooked nose, and droopy tip. Her new nose now looks more elegant, feminine, and puts the attention on her eyes, lips, and hair.
This bulbous tip rhinoplasty patient had surgery in Houston for a crooked nose, bulbous tip, and nasal hump. Rhinoplasty helped refine her nose and put more attention on her eyes and cheeks.
This bulbous tip rhinoplasty patient had surgery in Houston for a crooked nose, bulbous tip, and nasal hump. Rhinoplasty helped refine her nose and put more attention on her eyes and cheeks.
This patient underwent rhinoplasty for a bulbous tip in Houston in addition to other concerns. Her nose is now more refined and feminine.
This patient underwent rhinoplasty for a bulbous tip in Houston in addition to other concerns. Her nose is now more refined and feminine.
This bulbous tip rhinoplasty patient had surgery in Houston for a wide nose and prominent nose on profile. Rhinoplasty created a softer and narrower nose for her.
This bulbous tip rhinoplasty patient had surgery in Houston for a wide nose and prominent nose on profile. Rhinoplasty created a softer and narrower nose for her.
This bulbous tip patient had rhinoplasty in Houston to create a narrower and more refined tip with a softer profile.
This bulbous tip patient had rhinoplasty in Houston to create a narrower and more refined tip with a softer profile.
This bulbous tip patient had a rhinoplasty in Houston and now has a narrower and more refined nose.
This bulbous tip patient had a rhinoplasty in Houston and now has a narrower and more refined nose.
This bulbous tip rhinoplasty patient had surgery in Houston for a bulbous tip and nasal hump. Her nose is now more feminine and elegant.
This bulbous tip rhinoplasty patient had surgery in Houston for a bulbous tip and nasal hump. Her nose is now more feminine and elegant.
This bulbous tip rhinoplasty patient underwent nasal surgery in Houston to correct the size of her nasal tip, nostril assymetry, and nasal hump.
This bulbous tip rhinoplasty patient underwent nasal surgery in Houston to correct the size of her nasal tip, nostril assymetry, and nasal hump.
This patient had a rhinoplasty in Houston for a crooked nose, bulbous tip, and nose that was too large. She now has a more feminine, elegant, and softer nose.
This patient had a rhinoplasty in Houston for a crooked nose, bulbous tip, and nose that was too large. She now has a more feminine, elegant, and softer nose.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip and wide nose. Rhinoplasty also created a softer more feminine profile.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip and wide nose. Rhinoplasty also created a softer more feminine profile.
This rhinoplasty patient had surgery in Houston for a bulbous tip, wide nose, nasal hump and nose that was just too big. Rhinoplasty created a softer more feminine nose.
This rhinoplasty patient had surgery in Houston for a bulbous tip, wide nose, nasal hump and nose that was just too big. Rhinoplasty created a softer more feminine nose.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip and wide nose. Rhinoplasty also corrected her droopy tip and long nose.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip and wide nose. Rhinoplasty also corrected her droopy tip and long nose.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip and nose that was too long or overprojected. Rhinoplasty improved her appearance and she still has some more swelling that will need to go down in the nasal tip as she has thick skin.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip and nose that was too long or overprojected. Rhinoplasty improved her appearance and she still has some more swelling that will need to go down in the nasal tip as she has thick skin.
This Woodlands Texas rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip and wide nose. Her nose is now softer and more feminine.
This Woodlands Texas rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip and wide nose. Her nose is now softer and more feminine.
This bulbous nasal tip patient had rhinoplasty in Houston to narrow her nose and soften her dorsal hump. She now has a more feminine and softer nose.
This bulbous nasal tip patient had rhinoplasty in Houston to narrow her nose and soften her dorsal hump. She now has a more feminine and softer nose.
This rhinoplasty was performed in Houston to address a bulbous tip, crooked nose, and nasal hump. The patient now has a more balanced, elegant, and feminine nose.
This rhinoplasty was performed in Houston to address a bulbous tip, crooked nose, and nasal hump. The patient now has a more balanced, elegant, and feminine nose.
This bulbous tip Houston rhinoplasty patient underwent surgery to refine her tip and correct her nasal hump to create an improved profile.
This bulbous tip Houston rhinoplasty patient underwent surgery to refine her tip and correct her nasal hump to create an improved profile.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip and nasal hump. Rhinoplasty or nose job surgery created a more refined and feminine nose.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip and nasal hump. Rhinoplasty or nose job surgery created a more refined and feminine nose.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient with a bulbous tip and wide nose now has a more elegant, slender nose with softer profile.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient with a bulbous tip and wide nose now has a more elegant, slender nose with softer profile.
This Valley Texas rhinoplasty patient with a bulbous tip and nasal hump desired a more feminine nose.
This Valley Texas rhinoplasty patient with a bulbous tip and nasal hump desired a more feminine nose.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip, wide flared nostrils and overall wide nose. Rhinoplasty with alar base reduction or reducing nostril size created a more slender and feminine nose.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip, wide flared nostrils and overall wide nose. Rhinoplasty with alar base reduction or reducing nostril size created a more slender and feminine nose.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip, wide flared nostrils and overall wide nose. Rhinoplasty with alar base reduction or reducing nostril size created a more slender and feminine nose.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient had a long nose with a nasal hump. Rhinoplasty created a more elegant, softer, feminine nose.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient had a long nose with a nasal hump. Rhinoplasty created a more elegant, softer, feminine nose.
This Texas rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip, crooked nose, and nasal hump. Rhinoplasty softened her nose without changing her appearance drastically.
This Texas rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip, crooked nose, and nasal hump. Rhinoplasty softened her nose without changing her appearance drastically.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip and nasal hump. Rhinoplasty created a softer, more elegant nose.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip and nasal hump. Rhinoplasty created a softer, more elegant nose.
This Houston bulbous tip rhinoplasty patient underwent septoplasty for a deviated septum and rhinoplasty to correct a bulbous tip, crooked nose, and nasal hump.
This Houston bulbous tip rhinoplasty patient underwent septoplasty for a deviated septum and rhinoplasty to correct a bulbous tip, crooked nose, and nasal hump.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip and a droopy tip. Rhinoplasty created a softer more feminine and refined nose.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip and a droopy tip. Rhinoplasty created a softer more feminine and refined nose.
This North Houston rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip and profile that she wanted softened. Rhinoplasty surgery created a natural yet more feminine nose.
This North Houston rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip and profile that she wanted softened. Rhinoplasty surgery created a natural yet more feminine nose.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip and long nose. She also had a slightly recessed chin. Chin augmentation was performed in addition to rhinoplasty.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip and long nose. She also had a slightly recessed chin. Chin augmentation was performed in addition to rhinoplasty.
This East Texas rhinoplasty patient came to our Houston office for a bulbous tip and nasal hump. Rhinoplasty softened and feminized her nose so the focus is now on her eyes and cheeks.
This East Texas rhinoplasty patient came to our Houston office for a bulbous tip and nasal hump. Rhinoplasty softened and feminized her nose so the focus is now on her eyes and cheeks.
This Houston bulbous tip rhinoplasty patient had a wide and crooked nose. Rhinoplasty refined her bulbous tip and created a softer nose.
This Houston bulbous tip rhinoplasty patient had a wide and crooked nose. Rhinoplasty refined her bulbous tip and created a softer nose.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip and nasal hump. Her nasal tip is now more refined and profile is improved.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip and nasal hump. Her nasal tip is now more refined and profile is improved.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient with a bulbous tip wanted a more refined and softer nose. Her bulbous tip significantly improved after rhinoplasty.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient with a bulbous tip wanted a more refined and softer nose. Her bulbous tip significantly improved after rhinoplasty.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient with a bulbous tip wanted a more refined and softer nose. Her bulbous tip significantly improved after rhinoplasty.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip and wide nose. She also had a nasal hump and recessed chin. Rhinoplasty and chin augmentation created a more balanced profile and softer appearance.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip and wide nose. She also had a nasal hump and recessed chin. Rhinoplasty and chin augmentation created a more balanced profile and softer appearance.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip and strong profile. Rhinoplasty softened her nose so that it now fits her face.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip and strong profile. Rhinoplasty softened her nose so that it now fits her face.
This South Houston rhinoplasty patient with a bulbous and droopy tip desired a more feminine appearance.
This South Houston rhinoplasty patient with a bulbous and droopy tip desired a more feminine appearance.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient with a bulbous tip and nasal hump underwent nose job surgery or rhinoplasty to create a softer more uniform appearing and delicate nose.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient with a bulbous tip and nasal hump underwent nose job surgery or rhinoplasty to create a softer more uniform appearing and delicate nose.
This West Houston rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip and a long nose. Rhinoplasty improved her appearance and softened her nose.
This West Houston rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip and a long nose. Rhinoplasty improved her appearance and softened her nose.
This Northwest Houston rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip and a crooked nose. Her tip is now more defined and her profile is more feminine.
This Northwest Houston rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip and a crooked nose. Her tip is now more defined and her profile is more feminine.
This South Houston rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip and large nostrils. Tip refinement and nostril reduction surgery was performed to create a smaller more feminine nose.
This South Houston rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip and large nostrils. Tip refinement and nostril reduction surgery was performed to create a smaller more feminine nose.
This South Houston, Texas rhinoplasty patient desired a smaller less bulbous tip, straighter nose, and softer profile.
This South Houston, Texas rhinoplasty patient desired a smaller less bulbous tip, straighter nose, and softer profile.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip and too large of a nose. Now her nasal tip is more refined and she has a smaller more feminine nose.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip and too large of a nose. Now her nasal tip is more refined and she has a smaller more feminine nose.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip and large hump. Nose job surgery or rhinoplasty created a more contoured and feminine nose.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip and large hump. Nose job surgery or rhinoplasty created a more contoured and feminine nose.
This Katy, Texas rhinoplasty patient desired a narrower more petite and feminine nose.
This Katy, Texas rhinoplasty patient desired a narrower more petite and feminine nose.
This Houston area rhinoplasty patient desired rhinoplasty for a bulbous tip, more slim nose, and improved profile.
This Houston area rhinoplasty patient desired rhinoplasty for a bulbous tip, more slim nose, and improved profile.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip and her nose was too long. After rhinoplasty, her tip is more refined and she has a more feminine and smaller nose.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient had a bulbous tip and her nose was too long. After rhinoplasty, her tip is more refined and she has a more feminine and smaller nose.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient had a wide nose with bulbous tip and thick nasal skin. Rhinoplasty narrowed her nose and created a more feminine appearance. Septoplasty for a deviated septum was also performed.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient had a wide nose with bulbous tip and thick nasal skin. Rhinoplasty narrowed her nose and created a more feminine appearance. Septoplasty for a deviated septum was also performed.
This Texas patient desired rhinoplasty for a crooked nose with a bulbous tip and overall wide nose. Her nose is now more elegant and refined.
This Texas patient desired rhinoplasty for a crooked nose with a bulbous tip and overall wide nose. Her nose is now more elegant and refined.
This Houston patient with a bulbous tip and nasal hump desired rhinoplasty to create a more refined tip and feminine nose.
This Houston patient with a bulbous tip and nasal hump desired rhinoplasty to create a more refined tip and feminine nose.
This Houston patient with a bulbous tip and nasal hump desired rhinoplasty to create a more refined tip and feminine nose.
This Houston area patient underwent rhinoplasty for a bulbous tip and dorsal hump. A straight profile was kept to balance her stronger chin.
This Houston area patient underwent rhinoplasty for a bulbous tip and dorsal hump. A straight profile was kept to balance her stronger chin.
This Houston area patient underwent rhinoplasty for a bulbous tip and dorsal hump. A straight profile was kept to balance her stronger chin.
Rhinoplasty Before and After Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Etai Funk
Rhinoplasty Before and After Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Etai Funk
This patient felt like she always had a 'Rudolph' nose with a bulbous tip and assymetric nostrils. She felt her nose was too long and did not like her nasal hump. Rhinoplasty or nose job surgery was performed which also corrected her deviated septum.
This patient felt like she always had a 'Rudolph' nose with a bulbous tip and assymetric nostrils. She felt her nose was too long and did not like her nasal hump. Rhinoplasty or nose job surgery was performed which also corrected her deviated septum.
Rhinoplasty was performed on this Houston patient for a bulbous tip and nasal hump.
Rhinoplasty was performed on this Houston patient for a bulbous tip and nasal hump.
Rhinoplasty was performed on this Houston patient for a bulbous tip and nasal hump.
This Houston patient had a bulbous tip and a crooked nose. Notice how rhinoplasty refined the tip and straightened the nose.
This Houston patient had a bulbous tip and a crooked nose. Notice how rhinoplasty refined the tip and straightened the nose.
Rhinoplasty was performed for this Houston patient with a bulbous tip and wide nose. Nose surgery also corrected her nasal hump and created a more feminine nose.
Rhinoplasty was performed for this Houston patient with a bulbous tip and wide nose. Nose surgery also corrected her nasal hump and created a more feminine nose.
Patient with nasal hump and bulbous tip before and after rhinoplasty with submental liposuction for her neck fullness.
Patient with nasal hump and bulbous tip before and after rhinoplasty with submental liposuction for her neck fullness.
Nose surgery or rhinoplasty for this Baytown patient with a bulbous tip and hump. Septal perforation also repaired.
Nose surgery or rhinoplasty for this Baytown patient with a bulbous tip and hump. Septal perforation also repaired.
This Houston patient had a wide nasal base and a bulbous nasal tip. Notice how her nose looks much more refined and narrowed.
This Houston patient had a wide nasal base and a bulbous nasal tip. Notice how her nose looks much more refined and narrowed.
This Houston patient had a wide nasal base and a bulbous nasal tip. Notice how her nose looks much more refined and narrowed.
This Spring patient had a crooked and bulbous nasal tip. She had a wide bridge of her nose as well. Rhinoplasty improved these issues.
This Spring patient had a crooked and bulbous nasal tip. She had a wide bridge of her nose as well. Rhinoplasty improved these issues.
This Houston patient had a crooked nose with a very bulbous tip or wide tip and a hump. Rhinoplasty and chin implant performed.
This Houston patient had a crooked nose with a very bulbous tip or wide tip and a hump. Rhinoplasty and chin implant performed.
This Houston patient had a crooked nose with a very bulbous tip or wide tip and a hump. Rhinoplasty and chin implant performed.

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