Face Procedures
Tipplasty
Nasal tip refinement without full rhinoplasty
Is it safe?
Your hospital holds the same JCI accreditation as Cleveland Clinic and Johns Hopkins. Verified by TEMOS for international patient safety.
Will the price change?
Your price is locked before you book. Surgery, hospital, hotel, transfers, aftercare — one number, no extras.
What if something goes wrong?
Mandatory insurance required by Turkish law. If a revision is needed — flights, hospital, surgeon — covered. You never pay twice.
Who's my surgeon?
Confirmed before you pay. Full credentials, specialisation, and patient results shared upfront. No last-minute switch.
What happens after I fly home?
24/7 WhatsApp with your coordinator. Scheduled video check-ups with your surgeon. 12 months, not 12 days.
Medical References
- [1]Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2023). Buccal fat removal produces well-defined facial contours in appropriately selected patients, with a complication rate below 1%. doi:10.1097/PRS.0000000000010456
What is Tipplasty?
Tipplasty is a focused rhinoplasty technique that reshapes only the nasal tip — refining its width, projection, rotation, or symmetry — without altering the nasal bridge or bone structure. It is ideal for patients who are happy with the overall size and profile of their nose but want a more defined, harmonious tip. MedProper performs tipplasty in Istanbul's JCI and TEMOS-accredited hospital with a comprehensive all-inclusive package.
How Does Tipplasty Work?
- 1Your surgeon analyses your nasal tip anatomy, skin thickness, and cartilage structure during a detailed preoperative consultation with digital imaging.
- 2Under general anaesthesia, a closed (endonasal) or open approach is used depending on the degree of correction needed.
- 3The lower lateral cartilages are reshaped using precise suture techniques, cartilage scoring, or minimal cartilage trimming.
- 4If additional projection or support is needed, a small cartilage graft from the septum may be placed.
- 5The incisions are closed with fine sutures, and a nasal splint is applied to protect the tip during the critical first week.
Who is a Good Candidate for Tipplasty?
- Adults who are dissatisfied with their nasal tip (bulbous, drooping, wide, or asymmetric) but satisfied with the bridge
- Patients seeking a less invasive alternative to full rhinoplasty with a shorter recovery
- Non-smokers or those willing to quit smoking at least two weeks before and after surgery
- Individuals in good health with realistic expectations about what tip refinement alone can achieve
- Those with adequate nasal tip cartilage that can be reshaped without extensive structural grafting
Why Choose Tipplasty at MedProper?
Targeted refinement
Reshapes only the tip for a natural improvement without changing the overall nose size or bridge profile.
Less invasive than full rhinoplasty
Shorter procedure time, less swelling, and a faster recovery compared to a complete nose job.
Natural-looking results
Subtle changes to tip definition, rotation, or width produce a harmonious result that enhances facial balance.
All-inclusive Istanbul package
Your €2,192 package covers surgery, JCI-accredited hospital stay, hotel, transfers, medications, and 12-month aftercare.
What is the Recovery Timeline?
Days 1-3
Splint and rest
Nasal splint in place. Mild to moderate swelling. Breathe through the mouth. Sleep with head elevated.
Days 5-7
Splint removal
Splint removed at follow-up. Initial tip shape visible, though still swollen. Bruising is minimal.
Weeks 2-3
Social recovery
Swelling reduces noticeably. Most patients feel comfortable in social settings. Light activities resume.
Months 1-3
Refinement appears
Tip definition progressively improves as swelling resolves. Tip skin contracts around the refined cartilage.
Months 6-12
Final result
All residual swelling gone. The nasal tip displays its final refined shape and projection.
Quick Facts
Duration
1-1.5 hours
Hospital Stay
1 night
Recovery
7-10 days social downtime
Permanence
Permanent
Anaesthesia
General
Results Visible
4-6 weeks (final at 6-12 months)
Frequently Asked Questions
Tipplasty addresses only the nasal tip (shape, width, projection, rotation) without modifying the bridge or nasal bones. Full rhinoplasty can reshape the entire nose. Tipplasty has a shorter operation time and faster recovery.
Yes. Refining a bulbous or wide tip can significantly improve the frontal view by creating a slimmer, more defined nasal tip.
If a closed approach is used, all incisions are inside the nose with no visible scarring. If an open approach is necessary, a tiny incision on the columella (the skin between the nostrils) fades to become virtually invisible.
We recommend five to six nights: one for preparation, one for surgery and hospital stay, and three to four for recovery with splint removal and follow-up visits.
The all-inclusive price covers the surgical team, anaesthesia, JCI-accredited hospital stay, hotel accommodation, airport and clinic transfers, nasal splint and all medications, and 12 months of remote aftercare.
Last medically reviewed: April 2026
Quick Facts
- Duration
- 1-1.5 hours
- Hospital Stay
- 1 night
- Recovery
- 7-10 days social downtime
- Permanence
- Permanent
- Anaesthesia
- General
- Results Visible
- 4-6 weeks (final at 6-12 months)
What's Included
- Private hospital stay
- Hotel for the nights in your plan
- VIP airport transfers
- Compulsory medical-tourism insurance
- All medications & dressings
- Compression garments
- 12-month follow-up care
- 24/7 patient coordinator
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