Rhinoplasty for Correcting Upper Nose Bridge and Tip?

I have a problem with the upper nose bridge area, and need to know what to do. Should I have nose implant? Also, the sides need to be narrowed a little but would digital imaging be accurate? I think the tip needs lowering as well. If the tip or under the tip were shortened, then the profile changes to almost natural-looking. Will Rhinoplasty help?

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3 Doctor Answers | Asked by tmj11173 in columbus,ohio

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Augmentation Rhinoplasty

The picture clearly shows that augmenation of the dorsum (the profile line) would be beneficial. Although synthetic material like silicone can be used, I prefer to graft the patient's own cartilage. Decreasing tip projection should be considered. Other pictures would be necessary to answer your question about nasal width. However, rhinoplasty will definitely help.

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Rhinoplasty for Correcting a Low Bridge

Patients with a low bridge can benefit from augmentation rhinoplasty, in which the height of the bridge is increased to create balance between the bridge and the tip. Options for augmentation of the bridge include using either implants or cartilage grafts. Implants can have the tendency to shift. Most patients with implants do not experience any problems, but some implants have complications that include infection and even extrusion through the skin over time. For significant amounts of... more

Nasal Surgery

Thanks for the picture. It is always very helpful in answering questions. A few things first: 1) Have you ever broken your nose? 2) Have you ever had nasal surgery in the past? 3) Any breathing trouble? Analysis of your nose: At first glance you appear to have a saddle nose deformity. This is when the bridge is somewhat collapsed. With more careful analysis I do not think this is the case. In fact I think your bridge is relatively normal but your tip is very elongated and over-rotated.... more