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What Are my Options for Addressing Shape of Bridge and Bulbous Shape of Nose? (Photos)

asked 8 months ago by Kevin D in Philadelphia, PA
Latest answer by Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Question viewed 291 times
Tags: age 18-24, male, dorsal hump, biracial, bulbous, options

Hello,I am a nineteen year old male and for quite some time now I have been dissatisfied with the appearance of my nose. My main dislike of it is the shape of my bridge. I really feel it throws off the harmony of my face. I was wondering if straightening it would make me have more of an appealing look? Also, I am biracial (black/white) so I have somewhat of a bulbous nose. The size of it is really noticeable when I smile. Is it recommended that I get it refined? How can I make it look natural?

 

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8 answers to What Are my Options for Addressing Shape of Bridge and Bulbous Shape of Nose? (Photos)

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What Are my Options for Addressing Shape of Bridge and Bulbous Shape of Nose?

From the photos, the nasal bridge could be reduced and the nose thinned with a closed Rhinoplasty by breaking the bones inward.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Nasal contouring

Your desire to feel at ease with your facial features is justified. i use conputer imaging to help the patient define a goal. i prefer a surgical technique with no external excisions. your tip and bridge can certainly be modified to a more pleasing shape.
David V. Martini, MD

Elkton Facial Plastic Surgeon

ReplenishCosmetic.com

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Broad bridge

Rhinoplasty can definitely address your wide bridge. You will need to have some tip refinement as well to remain in balance withyour new bridge and profile. It is important that you discuss with your surgeon how much of your ethnic identity you wish to preserve so you are not over reduced.
Michael L. Schwartz, MD

West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.palmbeachface.com

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Rhinoplasty

You should get a great result from your rhinoplasty. You have the basic issues of a dorsal bump and wide tip, but overall nothing weird or difficult. Go get a consult from a good rhinoplasty surgeon oin your area and enjoy.
Ronald Schuster, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty Options

You have many rhinoplasty options but need a thoughout evaluation of both the aesthetics and functional aspects of your nose. Luckily you live in an area with many good surgeons. Good luck!
Hannah Vargas, MD

Kansas City Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.vargasfaceandskin.com

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Hump and bulbous tip

It s very clear that you are understand your problem and what exactly you need to improve, the pictures you added is not enough , we need profile and inferior veiw of the nostrils. Your expecation has to evaluated properly after a complete assessment of the nose. I think you might benifit from hump reduction and infracture to correct the size and the nose. Add to that, a complete work on the nasal tip and the ala, and all depends on the thickness of your skin and the intraoperative... more
Fatema S. Alsubhi, MD, SSC-plast

UAE Plastic Surgeon
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Bulbous nose treatments.

Hi, It seems from your pictures that you may also have a small hump on the bridge, but it is difficult to tell without pictures take from the profile view. From the pictures you have posted, and your concerns, I do beleive you will have a favorable outcome with rhinoplasty that is specifically aimed at narrowing your bridge and tip. The tip is narrowed using a combination of trimming the upper portion of the tip cartilages, and using sutures to help reshape the rounded... more
Behrooz Torkian, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Try imaging!

Yes, rhinoplasty can help with these concerns. It is important to choose a surgeon with experience with ethnic noses. Computer imaging is a great tool to communicate with your surgeon about your goals, and to get realistic expectations of results. Computer imaging also lets you "try on" a nose to see if changes fulfill your goals. Good luck!
J. Charles Finn, MD

Raleigh-Durham Facial Plastic Surgeon

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