Procedures

Bulbous nose correction (surgical nasal tip reduction)

from 9,496 reviews231 clinics
Narrows a wide, rounded nasal tip by suturing and partially trimming the lower lateral (alar) cartilages, sometimes combined with thinning or excision of the overlying soft tissue.
59 reviews written in English by patientsSurgicalSedation534 before/after photos
Rating
9.75/ 10
from 9,496 reviews
Satisfaction
97.8%
from 9,496 reviews
Downtime
7–14days
Full recovery 12–52 wks
Flight safe
10days after

Calculated from 2 single-procedure cases (bundles excluded) · FX as of 2026-08-06 · VAT refund for foreign patients ended in January 2026

How long is the downtime for Bulbous nose correction (surgical nasal tip reduction)?

7–14 days. Full recovery 12–52 wks · Flight safe 10 days

Thick nasal tip skin limits how much of the cartilage change becomes visible and prolongs tip swelling, and soft-tissue thinning can leave internal scarring.
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Last updated 2026-08-06