Not entirely — tip surgery reshapes the cartilage that defines the tip's width and projection, but the width of the nose base itself (where the nostrils sit against the face) is a separate structural element, addressed through alarplasty rather than tip cartilage work.
That said, the two are often performed together, since narrowing the tip cartilage while leaving a wide base untouched can sometimes look disproportionate. Dr. Kim evaluates both elements during consultation and recommends whichever combination — tip work alone, alarplasty alone, or both together — will achieve the most balanced result for your specific proportions.
Consultation Tip
If nose base width is a concern alongside your tip, mention both explicitly — this helps Dr. Kim evaluate whether you need one procedure or both to achieve balanced proportions.
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— Dr. Hyung-taek Kim, KOWON Plastic Surgery