The bridge of my nose appears flat from the front. What can I do to help? Looking from a straight profile, the bridge of my nose appears flat. Also, from each side profile there are bumps either side. This happened whilst playing soccer. I want to know what kind of treatment would be involved in order to re-shape the bridge of my nose?
Answer: Options for improving a flat nasal bridge A flat bridge can be due to several different reasons, such as previous surgery, a fracture, or congenital. Bony bumps on the corners of the bridge can be filed down to give the illusion of more of a triangular-shaped pyramidal nose. Wide nasal bones have to be narrowed through medial and lateral osteotomies, which will address a flattop nasal bridge. If the bridge is too low, cartilage grafts can be placed across the bridge to give the illusion of higher height and narrowness depending upon how wide the cartilage grafts are fashioned.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Options for improving a flat nasal bridge A flat bridge can be due to several different reasons, such as previous surgery, a fracture, or congenital. Bony bumps on the corners of the bridge can be filed down to give the illusion of more of a triangular-shaped pyramidal nose. Wide nasal bones have to be narrowed through medial and lateral osteotomies, which will address a flattop nasal bridge. If the bridge is too low, cartilage grafts can be placed across the bridge to give the illusion of higher height and narrowness depending upon how wide the cartilage grafts are fashioned.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Surgical and non-surgical correction of the bridge of the nose. Your description of the bumps on the sides of the nose may be the nasal bones or the nasal process of the maxilla. This can sometimes be re-set with lateral osteotomies (bone cuts along the side of the nose). As for rebuilding the bridge, I tend to prefer cartilage from the patient's septum or, in more severe cases, from the patient's rib. For more subtle corrections, surgery may not be required. Injectable fillers such as Radiesse or Artefill can often take care of this problem. This is usually a quick, in-office procedure with little to no downtime. All the best, --DCP
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Surgical and non-surgical correction of the bridge of the nose. Your description of the bumps on the sides of the nose may be the nasal bones or the nasal process of the maxilla. This can sometimes be re-set with lateral osteotomies (bone cuts along the side of the nose). As for rebuilding the bridge, I tend to prefer cartilage from the patient's septum or, in more severe cases, from the patient's rib. For more subtle corrections, surgery may not be required. Injectable fillers such as Radiesse or Artefill can often take care of this problem. This is usually a quick, in-office procedure with little to no downtime. All the best, --DCP
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December 7, 2009
Answer: Treating a flat nasal bridge with nose job (rhinoplasty) It is difficult to make any recommendations without an evaluation. However, from your description, I would guess that you would benefit from placement of a graft to the nasal dorsum. This can be obtained from your septum, ear, rib, hip, skull or from a cadaveric source or use of an implant material.
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Answer: Treating a flat nasal bridge with nose job (rhinoplasty) It is difficult to make any recommendations without an evaluation. However, from your description, I would guess that you would benefit from placement of a graft to the nasal dorsum. This can be obtained from your septum, ear, rib, hip, skull or from a cadaveric source or use of an implant material.
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December 7, 2009
Answer: Rhinoplasty for the Flat Nasal Bridge Hi ML, Well, one thing that you can do if you are still active is soccer is to have your nose hit from each side and push your nasal bones back up medially...just kidding, there are less traumatic methods with rhinoplasty. Get a few consultations for a diagnosis. There are various methods of building up the bridge using either your own nasal cartilage or bone, or if necessary, synthetic materials. In any case, it is essential that you choose your rhinoplasty surgeon most carefully. Good luck in the upcoming soccer World Cup against that upstart United States team. Good luck and be well. Dr. P
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Answer: Rhinoplasty for the Flat Nasal Bridge Hi ML, Well, one thing that you can do if you are still active is soccer is to have your nose hit from each side and push your nasal bones back up medially...just kidding, there are less traumatic methods with rhinoplasty. Get a few consultations for a diagnosis. There are various methods of building up the bridge using either your own nasal cartilage or bone, or if necessary, synthetic materials. In any case, it is essential that you choose your rhinoplasty surgeon most carefully. Good luck in the upcoming soccer World Cup against that upstart United States team. Good luck and be well. Dr. P
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Answer: Repair of the flat nose bridge depends on several factors If you have the right amount of height of the bridge, you may only need filing of the bumps. It is difficult to say without a photo of your nose. See an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon and let him guide you to what is needed for a natural, attractive nose.
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Answer: Repair of the flat nose bridge depends on several factors If you have the right amount of height of the bridge, you may only need filing of the bumps. It is difficult to say without a photo of your nose. See an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon and let him guide you to what is needed for a natural, attractive nose.
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