The tip of the nose is very important for the overall composition and the appearance of the nose as well as facial expression. One of the most common structural deformities of the tip of the nose are: asymmetries of the nostrils, wide tip, depressed tip and others. Tip plasty refers to procedures done on the tip area with cartilage and soft tissues without interfering with bone tissue.
Who are suitable for tip plasty?
Patient who are considering undergoing tip plasty operation should be mentally and anatomically suitable for this operation. Even though it differs from patient to patient, anatomically it takes approximately 16-18 years of age for the bone development to be completed. For certain traumatic or post-partum problem cases, this age limit can be lowered. Some deformities of the tip can contribute to problems with breathing and smelling function.
What is done in tip plasty?
With tip plasty, established depression of the tip, asymmetry, deviations, reverse V appereance, pressed look, too much space between the nostrils, unwanted length of the tip, and other disproportionalities can be solved. With tip plasty, narrowing, widening, reducing or increasing the size of the tip, lifting, lowering, or narrowing the distance between the upper lip can be performed. Thus, a both functionally and aesthetically better results can be achieved with a more natural and healthy appearance.
First of all, the wishes and complaints of the patient are identified during the examination. Afterwards, a physical examination of the nose is done. Present structural and functional problems are established. Lastly, operation date is scheduled with the patient. After a successful tip plasty operation, the complaints of the patient should be eliminated.
Tip plasty operations are relatively easier for the patients and take a shorter time. Apart from being a practical and relatively easier procedure, a successful operation will have a great result on the facial appearance of the patient. As it is a necessity for all other operations of the nose, patients need to protect the nose and take good care of it during recovery period.
The tip of the nose is very important for the overall composition and the appearance of the nose as well as facial expression. One of the most common structural deformities of the tip of the nose are: asymmetries of the nostrils, wide tip, depressed tip and others. Tip plasty refers to procedures done on the tip area with cartilage and soft tissues without interfering with bone tissue.
Who are suitable for tip plasty?
Patient who are considering undergoing tip plasty operation should be mentally and anatomically suitable for this operation. Even though it differs from patient to patient, anatomically it takes approximately 16-18 years of age for the bone development to be completed. For certain traumatic or post-partum problem cases, this age limit can be lowered. Some deformities of the tip can contribute to problems with breathing and smelling function.
What is done in tip plasty?
With tip plasty, established depression of the tip, asymmetry, deviations, reverse V appereance, pressed look, too much space between the nostrils, unwanted length of the tip, and other disproportionalities can be solved. With tip plasty, narrowing, widening, reducing or increasing the size of the tip, lifting, lowering, or narrowing the distance between the upper lip can be performed. Thus, a both functionally and aesthetically better results can be achieved with a more natural and healthy appearance.
First of all, the wishes and complaints of the patient are identified during the examination. Afterwards, a physical examination of the nose is done. Present structural and functional problems are established. Lastly, operation date is scheduled with the patient. After a successful tip plasty operation, the complaints of the patient should be eliminated.
Tip plasty operations are relatively easier for the patients and take a shorter time. Apart from being a practical and relatively easier procedure, a successful operation will have a great result on the facial appearance of the patient. As it is a necessity for all other operations of the nose, patients need to protect the nose and take good care of it during recovery period.
