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Ask a QuestionMy Baby's Nose Is Flatter Around His Eyes. Should I Worry?
My 8 month old nose is flatter around his eyes what I do.should I see a doctor for it
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junior33127
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Most babies have wider flatter noses
The nose lags the rest of the face in growth which is why most babies have wider flatter noses - this is normal
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Baby's nose is flat
Infant's typically have a flat appearance at their bridge compared to older teens and adults. This is normal until the nasal bones begin to grow and develop, hence the term "infantile nose" in adult patients whose bones don't grow and enlarge. Love your baby and don't worry about imperfections at this point. He/she is going to grow and change.
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Don't worry about your baby's nose.
Facial growth (including the nose) goes on for years. Your baby's nose is going to change as the face matures. You have nothing to worry about.
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Facial profile changes with age.
I recommend that you not get alarmed by this unless the bridge of the nose is dramatically flat. The human face grows in a well defined pattern. In general, the growth progresses from top-down. That is to say, infants have a relatively much larger upper third facial skeleton in comparison to the midface and lower face. During the toddler years and early childhood, the midface (corresponding to the middle third where the nose and upper jaw are located) grows...
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What would you worry about?
I assume your baby was seen by your pediatrician, if they think anything is wrong, I assume they will tell you.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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