Shaving off 8mm to 1cm from bone possible in Rhinoplasty?

Eight millimeters to one centimeter is maybe too aggressive of a reduction in a rhinoplasty procedure. Four to six millimeters is more the amount removed during the rhinoplasty. This is both bone and cartilage reduction and sculpting to give a new refinement to the nose.

Reducing the bony projection 8-10 can be done. However,  "proportion" is the operative word (no pun intended) in rhinoplasty surgery. There must be proportion between the nose and the rest of the face , as well as a good relationship between the various parts of the nose. You want to achieve an... more

One cm of reduction is on the extreme side and you really probably don't need to take that much off when you undergo rhinoplasty (or nose job / nose shaping / nose reshaping / nose cosmetic surgery / nose plastic surgery). What might bring your nose into balance is lifting up the tip of your nose and placing... more

I must agree with the other surgeons - taking 1cm off the nasal dorsum seems rather much. I would suggest visiting a facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon who performs digital imaging. The surgeon can then sit down and illustrate what may need to be done to achieve the goals you desire. In some cases,... more

Newts, It sounds like a reasonable plan, but also sounds like a lot of nose to remove.  I recommend consulting with a plastic surgeon for some guidance as to how much overprojection of your nose can be corrected.  Good luck!

Dear Newts Taking down the bump on a nose varies patient to patient. I must admit that it does sound like a lot 1 cm. It may appear this way to you but sometimes taking less off the bump and building up the bridge gives a much nicer look. See a plastic surgeon who does a good deal of noses both open and closed... more

 You can certainly have the bridge of your nose lowered, and have the tip of your nose deprojected with Rhinoplasty Surgery. 1cm sounds like you want your nose significantly smaller than it is now. Significant reduction in size will lead to other changes in your nose like widening. Seek several... more

 It is possible to make your nose smaller in all dimensions. It is important to see an experienced rhinoplasty specialist to evaluate your skin thickness as well as facial proportions.

Yes it can be achieved. However 1 cm seems to be too much. Look at your profile view and make sure you don't have a small chin. A  small chin can make your nose look bigger than it really is. Also, reducing the nasal hump too much is more likely to lead to complications than a conservative reduction. Regards

Newts UK, the amount of reduction performed on your nose really depends on a number of factors. One of the most important considerations is your skin type. If you have thick skin, there is a limit to how much your nose will 'shrink wrap' down following reduction of the underlying bone and cartilage. Thinner... more