Inverted V or Wide Nasal Bones?

I had close rhino 14mths ago to reduced hump on my nose,tip shortened and septoplasty. I wasn't happy with the width of my nose when the cast come off as well as now. I have visible and palpable dent where bone meet uper cardilage. My front looks very flat and wide and I still tape my nose over night and it seems better for few hours.Also I have developed a small bump in middle of my bridge and one on the root of the nose. Under light my nose look more deformed. what I should do to correct it

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Inverted V deformity and wide nasal bones

From your photos and description you appear to have both an open roof deformity an upper lateral cartilage collapse. The open roof results when a hump is removed off the bridge but the nasal bones aren't properly in-fractured. This can be done during revision surgery, though. The inverted V results when the upper lateral cartilages collapse and lose their attachment to the nasal bones. Spreader grafts can be placed in the area during revision rhinoplasty to resupport the area and... more

Inverted V Deformity and Wide Nasal Bones

You do have increased width of the nasal bridge and an open roof which can be corrected with repeat osteotomies to reposition the nasal bones. Cartilage grafts immediately below the bones will support the middle of your nose to eliminate the inverted V deformity, improve appearance, and improve nasal breathing.

Richard W. Fleming, MD

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Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Revision rhinoplasty

You may be a candidate for a revision rhinoplasty, but the best way to determine this, is to go for a consult and get evaluated.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Inverted V "deformity" and wide nasal bones

I think you have both an "open roof" and an "inverted V" problem. When the bony part of a hump is taken down, frequently osteotomies, or cuts in the nasal bones on both sides are required to bring the bones together a bit and prevent a flat spot over the upper bridge. In addition, if you have collapse of the upper lateral cartilages, which attach to the underside of the nasal bones, the transition from the lower edge of the bone to the middle 1/3 of the... more

Inverted-V deformity following rhinoplasty.

Hello. I am sorry things have not gone exactly to your liking. I agree that there are some issues with the appearance of your nose. An inverted-V deformity results from excessive pinching of the upper lateral cartilages at bone-cartilage junction of the nasal dorsum otherwise known as the rhinion. Many rhinoplasty surgeons currently use spreader grafts to stabilize the width across this area. Spreader grafts are difficult if not impossible to accurately... more