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. 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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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 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.