Is It Possible to Change the Rhinoplasty Nasofrontal Angle?

asked 2 years ago by qwert123 in NY
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
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Tags: nose

Changing it from obtuse to acute? My nose looks big from the front view, bigger from the side view and smallest from the profile view. If so, is it hard to change the nasofrontal angle? What techniques are used?

9 answers to Is It Possible to Change the Rhinoplasty Nasofrontal Angle?

Nasofrontal Angle

The nasofrontal angle can be changed with rhinoplasty surgery. If reduction is necessary, this can be achieved by removing some underlying bone. Grafts, usually cartilage, are placed if augmentation is indicated.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Easy to make more obtuse, hard to make more acute

The nasofrontal angle is formed between the lower forehead/eyebrow and the nasal bridge (dorsum). In the case of the so-called 'Roman nose', when the angle is closer to 180 degrees, removal of bone would be required to make this more acute. This is possible, but is more difficult and requires more skill than the opposite. In that case, the angle would be considered too acute and could be blunted by adding tissue to this area. This is called a 'radix graft', and a number of different... more

Sam Most, MD
Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drmost.com

Changing the nasofrontal angle

It is possible to change the nasofrontal angle of the nose during a rhinoplasty. The technique used is an osteotomy to remove bone in that area, and then a gentle filing of the nasal bridge. This will also require narrowing of the nasal bones through both medial and lateral osteotomies afterwards.

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Changing the nasofrontal angle

Hello, It is possible to change the angle with the use of cartilage from the ear or rib. You may also use cartilage from the septum to build up the radix which is the same as the angle. Soft tissue may be used as well. I prefer these over implants as they look more natural and will be better recognized by your body. Thank you for the message. Dr. Nassif

Paul S. Nassif, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty changes.

Hi. The nasofrontal angle can be made more acute during rhinoplasty, and it is not particularly hard. There are specially designed curved rasps that work well to achieve this.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Nasofrontal angle can be changed in Rhinoplasty

Yes. The nasofrontal angle (nose to forehead) can be modified. It can be made more acute (such as in correction of a "Grecian" nose) with a curved rasp or mechanical burr. It can be obliterated or filled in with a variety of implants or grafts. Either way, you should see an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon. Good Luck.

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

The nasofrontal angle can be changed with Rhinoplasty Surgery.

If the angle where your nose meets your forehead is shallow, it can be deepened by rasping (filing) it down. It's a bit of a challenge that may require a curved instrument, but it's certainly possible. Feel free to email me a full facial frontal and profile photo and I'll be happy to share my thoughts. I hope this helps, and best regards.

Eric M. Joseph, MD
West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.ericmjoseph.com

See a rhinoplasty specialist.

It is possible to change the nasofrontal angle. There are many ways to do this and you should see an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon and let him evaluate your nose and give you the pros and cons of doing this by different methods.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

It is hard

But a skilled rhinoplastic surgeon will explain to you during the consultation what can and what can not be done. You need to be seen and evlauated in person.