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It's difficult to tell you how it would be done without photos or a direct exam. Usually it involves lifting the tip, not "cutting" off a piece. As far as not changing the rest of your nose again that requires exam to see if it would remain in balance after the tip work. Many patients often feel they only want work on one area not realizing that after that work is done it affects other areas and what didn't bother you before now becomes an issue. Computer imaging is very helpful in demonstrating this. Of course the final decision on how much is done or not would be made by you.

Computer imaging or morphing is an exceptional tool for communication between the patient and surgeon. It allows the patient to view what is realistic and achievable, alleviates anxiety about what the outcome will be and allows the surgeon to demonstrate how different parts of the nose are interrelated and need to be managed separately. It is not meant to be used as a guarantee of results.

Preoperative photos are an essential part of the rhinoplasty evaluation, surgical planning and medical record. They help the surgeon analyze the existing problems, confirm them with the patient and plan the operative steps for correction. Postoperatively they help confirm the changes made. evaluate the results and confirm the existence of preoperative asymmetries or problems that were not included in the operative plan should any question about their cause arise.