A focused rhinoplasty that reshapes and supports the nasal tip — without changing the nasal bones. For selected patients whose main concern is the position, shape, definition or support of the tip, rather than the whole nose.
Tipplasty in İstanbul — also known as nasal tipplasty or nose tip surgery — focuses only on the nasal tip. Unlike full rhinoplasty, it doesn’t usually involve reshaping the nasal bones when the problem is limited to the tip; instead, the cartilage structures at the lower part of the nose are reshaped, repositioned or supported.
The tip plays a major role in the look of the face — a drooping tip can make the nose look longer, a wide or bulbous tip can make it appear heavier, and a weak tip can affect support and sometimes breathing. Tipplasty can improve the balance, projection, rotation and definition of the tip — not an over-lifted look, but a refined, natural and functional result that suits your face.
Tipplasty may suit patients who are generally satisfied with the nasal bridge but uncomfortable with the shape or position of the tip — or when the tip is low, weak, wide, asymmetrical or lacks definition. But it isn’t right for every nose: if the bridge, bones, septum or overall structure also need correction, a fuller rhinoplasty may be needed. A detailed examination decides.
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The nasal tip isn’t only an aesthetic feature — it has an important structural role. Its position and strength affect how the nose looks and how air enters through the nostrils.
When the tip is unsupported it may look low, undefined or unstable, and in some patients this can narrow the airway entrance and make breathing feel harder. Tipplasty reshapes the tip cartilages and provides the support needed — bringing the tip into a more balanced position, improving the nostril shape and supporting more comfortable airflow.
The tip shapes how the nose reads from the front and in profile.
It supports tip position and the shape of the nostrils.
A supported tip can ease air entry at the nostril opening.
Some patients assume breathing problems always come from the nasal bones or septum. But in selected cases, a weak or drooping tip can also contribute to airflow difficulty — when the tip drops or lacks support, it can affect the external nasal valve and make air entry less comfortable, especially during deep breathing or activity.
In tipplasty the tip cartilages are carefully evaluated, and if support is needed the tip can be strengthened while keeping a natural appearance. Aesthetics and breathing are always considered together — a tip that looks refined but doesn’t function well isn’t a complete result.
A refined, natural tip that suits the face.
Tip support that protects the airway entrance and airflow.
Dr. Nuran Kalekoğlu ENT Specialist | Rhinoplasty & Facial Aesthetic Surgeon performs rhinoplasty with the open technique. In tipplasty it gives detailed visibility of the tip cartilages and controlled access for precise reshaping and support.
Clear, controlled access to the cartilages at the lower part of the nose.
A wide tip refined, a drooping tip supported and repositioned, asymmetry balanced.
Cartilage support to strengthen the tip and hold the planned shape during healing.
Tipplasty begins with a detailed facial and nasal examination — the tip evaluated from the front, side and three-quarter views, assessing tip position, cartilage strength, nostril shape, skin thickness, facial proportions and breathing. The tip cartilages are then reshaped to your anatomy: a wide tip refined, a drooping tip supported and repositioned, asymmetry balanced — and in selected cases cartilage support is used to strengthen the tip. The nasal bones are not reshaped when the issue is limited to the tip — one of the main differences from full rhinoplasty.
Share a few photos for an honest first opinion on whether tipplasty alone is enough.
A video consultation in English, Turkish, and Greek to determine the goal and appropriate technique.
Precise reshaping and support of the tip cartilages at an accredited İstanbul hospital.
You’re monitored overnight, with the clinic team alongside you.
Any splint or protective support is removed at a check-up before you travel home.
Remote check-ins as the tip settles — definition continues to refine for months.
Refined, repositioned or balanced according to your own anatomy.
Cartilage support to strengthen a weak tip and keep the shape during healing.
The nasal bones aren’t reshaped when the concern is limited to the tip.
They’re not the same. Tipplasty focuses only on the nasal tip; full rhinoplasty may involve the bridge, nasal bones, septum, nasal width and the overall shape. The right choice depends on your anatomy and expectations — and a detailed examination helps decide whether tipplasty alone can create a balanced result.
Best when the bridge is already suitable and the concern is limited to the tip — for example, a straight bridge but a drooping or undefined tip.
More appropriate for a hump, crooked nasal bones, significant deviation, a wide bridge or a larger structural concern.
A natural result is one of the most important goals in nasal tip surgery — the tip shouldn’t look overly lifted, pinched or artificial; it should fit your own features. The ideal tip varies from person to person: female patients may need a softer, more refined tip, male patients stronger support and a natural masculine contour, and skin thickness affects the final definition.
At the clinic of Dr. Nuran Kalekoğlu ENT Specialist | Rhinoplasty & Facial Aesthetic Surgeon, the tip is planned according to the face — not a standard model — for a result that looks balanced from the front and natural in profile.
Recovery after tipplasty is usually focused on the lower part of the nose, since the procedure is limited to the tip — but swelling is still expected and the final result takes time. A splint or protective support may be used depending on the plan; the first week is the most sensitive period, so keep the head elevated, protect the nose from pressure or impact, and follow the post-operative instructions.
Swelling and sensitivity are expected. The tip may feel firm, swollen or tight — part of normal healing — and mild bruising and nasal congestion may occur.
Swelling gradually decreases and the face starts to look more natural. Many patients feel more comfortable in social life during this period.
The tip continues to refine and the shape becomes more visible as swelling slowly reduces.
Tip definition may keep improving for several months — and in thicker skin, the tip may continue to settle for up to a year or longer.
Tipplasty should be approached with realistic expectations — it improves the nasal tip, but it doesn’t change the entire nose structure. If the bones, bridge or septum also need correction, tipplasty alone may not be enough, and a full rhinoplasty plan may give a more balanced result.
A successful tipplasty creates a natural improvement: the nose looks more balanced, the tip is better supported, and the result is compatible with the face.
From your first enquiry to your online follow-up, every stage is planned, safe and personalised — guided by the doctor, our patient coordinator and the clinic team.
Send photos and your medical history; Dr. Nuran reviews them and gives a first opinion.
A date is set around your health, travel and the surgical calendar — an average stay of 7 nights / 8 days.
Our own interpreter, part of the clinic team, supports you at every stage.
A detailed face-to-face consultation before surgery, reading the nose as a whole.
Blood tests and an anaesthetic assessment, with your history reviewed again.
Performed in a fully equipped hospital under general anaesthesia.
You rest at your hotel and follow the aftercare — early swelling and bruising are normal.
A clinic check-up about seven days after surgery, before you fly home.
Follow-up continues online after you leave İstanbul — the nose settles over months.
According to your surgical plan, the treatment program generally includes the following services:
Hotel, flights and airport transfer can be arranged separately, according to the preferred program.
Every face has a different anatomy, expression and character. For this reason, rhinoplasty at our clinic is planned not from a standard nose model, but from your own facial features.
Our goal is to create a personalised nose that is harmonious with the face, looks natural and aesthetic, and at the same time preserves or supports healthy breathing function.
There’s no single price — your quote is personalised to your nose and your plan. The quickest way to a real, all-inclusive figure is to send a few clear photos for a free assessment.
Because your price depends on your tip and what it needs, a few clear photos help the team give you a real, all-inclusive quote:
No deposit, no obligation. Your photos are used only to assess your case.
A personalised quote is built around the full surgical program — not bundled into a fixed package.
Hotel, flights and airport transfer can be arranged separately, on request.
"I had my rhinoplasty done by Dr. Nuran, and I couldn't be happier. She was incredibly professional, talented and attentive throughout. The outcome exceeded my expectations and truly changed my life — I feel so much more confident now. What impressed me most was how smooth the recovery was: almost no swelling or bruising, which speaks volumes about her skill. My nose looks beautiful and natural, exactly what I hoped for."
"I come from Germany and had my nose operated on by Dr. Nuran Erkalp a week ago. I'm very happy with my decision to have the operation in Turkey. The doctor and her team are very friendly and competent — the operation and the whole organisation went really well, and I was looked after very well at the hospital. I can now breathe much better than before. If I had to choose again, I would have her operate on me."
"Knowledge and experience are built up over time. For a patient, the doctor is everything — you first look at their manner, their style, their knowledge, and above all their warmth. Dr. Nuran has all of this and more: her professional knowledge is beyond excellent, and her energy and approach are perfect in every way. I'd go so far as to say she's among the very finest ENT surgeons in the world."
"My years-long inability to breathe was solved thanks to Dr. Nuran. I was so happy with the care from her and her team before, during and after surgery. She shaped my nose to suit my face and resolved my breathing problem at the same time. I'm absolutely delighted."
"She performed a perfect rhinoplasty and deviation surgery, correcting my nasal passages like an architect. I hadn't realised I wasn't really breathing — thanks to her my oxygen levels rose and I made peace with life. My one condition was that the outside of my nose shouldn't change at all, and she kept it exactly as promised. She even stayed by my side until I came round from the anaesthesia. With gratitude, in every deep breath."
"Dr. Nuran is a true master. I'm someone who's wary of recommendations — especially in medicine — yet I recommend her to everyone without hesitation. She's been my doctor for years and has never left a complaint of mine uncured. A month ago I had deviation surgery and an endoscopy for sleep apnoea. In 57 years I've never met anyone so skilled, so dedicated and so full of energy. My breathing feels like childhood again, and I'm free of the sleep apnoea risk."
"I'm now past the first month after my operation and already have exactly the nose I wanted. Even though it's still slightly swollen, it suits my face beautifully. People can't believe I had surgery — it looks incredibly natural. Everyone at the clinic was attentive and so helpful. I'm very happy."
"Dr. Nuran performed my rhinoplasty. She managed the whole process before and after surgery beautifully and answered every question with patience. My nose now looks both natural and perfectly suited to my face. I'm so glad I chose her, and I recommend her wholeheartedly."
"I met Dr. Nuran through a friend, and the wait for my nose surgery was truly worth it — the result is beyond even my dreams. Most importantly, I never have any trouble breathing. Health matters just as much as aesthetics, and everything turned out perfect. Thank you, Doctor."
"On a friend's recommendation I chose Dr. Nuran Kalekoğlu. I had my surgery 2.5 months ago — I had both a breathing problem and a drooping nose I was unhappy with. I trusted her completely and everything went perfectly. She looks after her patients wonderfully and is always ready to help. Özlem was kind and helpful in every way too."
"Thank you so much to Dr. Nuran and her team. I was very anxious before surgery, but I'm so grateful they showed me there was nothing to fear. Afterwards I had no pain and nothing that disrupted my daily life. It hasn't even been a month, and my nose already looks just the way I wanted. My advice to anxious patients like me: you can trust Dr. Nuran with your eyes closed."
"Endless thanks to Dr. Nuran and her team, who supported me through a very successful rhinoplasty. Their constant support on every matter and the warm, family-like atmosphere made the surgery and recovery so much easier to get through."
"Once again — I'm so glad I met Dr. Nuran and had my nose surgery. I had some reservations beforehand, but it was never as hard as I expected and I got through it without pain. With the right choice of doctor we achieved a wonderful result. So glad I chose you."
"Dr. Nuran is a true expert in her field. She took great care at every stage and left no question unanswered — I only wish I'd come sooner. You can place your trust in her with complete confidence. I absolutely recommend her."
"Dr. Nuran performed my husband's nose surgery a month ago. Between her surgical skill and her warm manner, she made us feel incredibly relaxed and safe. She and her team answered every question and message as quickly as possible, which made us very happy. Thank you again."
Dr. Nuran Kalekoğlu ENT Specialist | Rhinoplasty & Facial Aesthetic Surgeon plans tipplasty with attention to nasal anatomy, facial harmony and breathing function. The nasal tip is evaluated not only as an aesthetic detail, but also as an important support structure.
Her approach focuses on reshaping the tip cartilages carefully, preserving natural appearance and supporting functional stability when needed. Each plan is personalised according to the patient’s face, skin structure, cartilage support and expectations — because the aim is not an operated-looking nose, but a tip that looks balanced, natural and compatible with the face while supporting comfortable breathing as much as possible.
The tip read against your face, skin and proportions — not a standard model.
Tip support to protect the airway, planned alongside the aesthetic result.
A balanced, natural tip — never over-lifted, pinched or artificial.
ENT & Rhinoplasty Surgeon · İstanbul
Dr. Nuran Kalekoğlu ENT Specialist | Rhinoplasty & Facial Aesthetic Surgeon completed her specialty training in Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) and Head & Neck Surgery at İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa — one of Türkiye’s most respected surgical programmes. With nearly 30 years of experience, she plans the shape and the breathing of every nose together, never one at the expense of the other.
Tipplasty is a focused nose surgery that reshapes and supports only the nasal tip. It is suitable for selected patients whose main concern is the tip rather than the whole nose.
No. In tipplasty, the nasal bones are not reshaped when the concern is limited to the nasal tip. The procedure focuses on the cartilage structures of the tip.
In selected patients, yes. If breathing difficulty is related to weak or drooping nasal tip support, tipplasty may help support the nasal airway entrance.
No. If the nasal bridge, bones, septum or overall nose structure need correction, full rhinoplasty may be more suitable.
Early recovery improves within the first weeks, but the nasal tip continues to settle gradually. Final refinement may take several months.
The goal is a natural result that fits the face. A well-planned tipplasty should improve the nasal tip without creating an artificial or over-lifted appearance.
There is no single price — the quote is personalised to your nose and your plan. The fastest way to an all-inclusive figure is to send a few clear photos for a free assessment.
We recommend an average stay of 7 nights / 8 days, covering the examination, surgery, recovery and a check-up before you travel home.
Send a few photos and Dr. Nuran will tell you honestly whether refining the tip alone can give you a balanced result — or whether a fuller plan would suit you better. One working day, no obligation.
