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Besides Tip Work, Do You Think I Need my Bridge Lowered/narrowed to Get my Ideal Nose?

asked 1 year ago by 9941anon in San Francisco, CA
Latest answer by Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Question viewed 919 times
Tags: bridge, nose, female, tip

Besides tip work, do you think I need my bridge lowered/narrowed to get my ideal nose? My eyes are a bit too close together and I've heard that lowering/narrowing the bridge can make them seem further apart. I would prefer to just drastically narrow the tip of my nose, because I've heard this is cheaper than also modifying the bridge, but I want the absolute perfect nose for my face. If you were my doctor, what would you recommend?

15 answers to Besides Tip Work, Do You Think I Need my Bridge Lowered/narrowed to Get my Ideal Nose?

Tip and bridge work for nose.

You probably need both the tip and bridge done since just doing one will make the other look out of proportion.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Rhinoplasty, Revision Rhinoplasty, World's Best Rhinoplasty, Beverly Hills Rhinoplasty, Los Angeles Rhinoplasty

I have performed Rhinoplasty for over 20 years and there is no such thing as a perfect nose. The topic, of my new book looks at the issue of the aesthetics of beauty...including the nose, "What's Your Number...the Palmer code." You may want to read the book that describes the aesthetics of the ideal beauty features of the face and body, including the nose. A perfect nose is not required, nor does it make the face beautiful...the nose is required to appear sleek and unobserved so the top... more

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Limiting Rhinoplasty Work

If I was your surgeon, I would first recommend you submit a picture of your profile. It does appear bridge work would be beneficial. You talk about saving money and then say you want the "absolute perfect nose". Don't do less surgery to save money; do what is necessary to achive the best possible result. If you want a "perfect" result, don't do the surgery - there is no such thing. Your nose can be significantly improved.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, rhinoplasty questions

One frontal view is not adequate to make a jugement. Also one of the biggest factors in how a rhinoplasty will trun out is the quality of your skin. Do you have thick or thin, oliy or dry etc...Also I take photos and then I discuss what I can do for you. If this makes sense then I just use the computer to give you an idea of how this will look. That is when you can decide based on the consult and what I have been able to show you. Also you can speak to any of my more

Robert Whitfield, MD
Milwaukee Plastic Surgeon

Bridge lowered/narrowed to get my ideal nose?

Question: Besides tip work, do you think I need my bridge lowered/narrowed to get my ideal nose? Answer: If I were your doctor, I would most likely not want to operate on your nose. This is because of the way you phrased your statements and questions. The bridge of your nose has nothing to do with the distance of your eyes to each other. The term “prefer to drastically narrow the tip of my nose” is completely inappropriate. Also, “cheaper” should never be a... more

Sigmund L. Sattenspiel, MD
Freehold Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty Recomendation

It is difficult to determine what exactly needs to be done base only on a frontal view picture. I would lose the thought about altering the bridge of your nose to give the perception that improves the appearance of your eyes. Secondly, do not let cost factor in heavily when you are determining making sure you get what you want and what is needed. Rhinoplasty can be "dumbed down" by any surgery but it is actually a very sophisticated operation when... more

Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

"Needed" Nose Surgery

In truth no one "needs" cosmetic nose surgery, it is a discretionary procedure done to improve appearance. Furthermore, rather than polling others what to do it would be easier for you to present your surgeon with frontal and side views of noses you like and do not like. That combined with an examination of your nose would tell your surgeon would needs to be done to the whole nose including the dorsum. Without a photo of the side of the nose it would be a guess to comment on the proper... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Tip and bridge changes with rhinoplasty

The first question is: "What is your ideal nose?" Your plastic surgeon can help you decide which parts of your nose need to be operated on once you have discussed your concerns and wishes. It would only be reasonable to advise you after a full examination and comprehensive discussion of your expected outcome.

Olivia Hutchinson, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Bridge and tip work are often performed together in rhinoplasty

Without a full set of pictures it is difficult to determine your specific issue with the bridge of the nose. However, most patients getting tip work done will also need bridge work to keep the nose in harmony. Post more pictures for a more specific opinion.

Kevin Ende, MD
Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty tip and bridge work

It is difficult for me to say what exactly you would need without seeing more photos and performing an exam. We do our best and strive for perfection but unfortunately I do not know a single plastic surgeon that has ever achieved perfection.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Besides tip work, do you think I need my bridge lowered/narrowed to get my ideal nose

The simple answer is yes from your posted photos. And thanks for posting them. What concerns me is your statement of "my ideal nose", this is a red flag to any surgeon! Are your expectations realistic? You need in depth informed consent. Best of luck from MIAMI Dr. B

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

No such thing as half a rhinoplasty.

Good rhinoplasties are an all-or-none thing. Anyone who's promising you a cheaper rhinoplasty under the guise of doing the tip only is misleading you. Many times such an approach will cost you a lot more: in time, suffering, appearance, and the much greater cost of revision. Noses have to be approached in their totality, even if seemingly minor alterations are required. I recommend my patients wait until they have the resources to pay for a proper (complete) approach to the nose.... more

David C. Pearson, MD
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty / nasal surgery

Rhinoplasty or nose surgery is like putting the pieces of a puzzle together. If you alter one piece, this alters the shape of the rest of the pieces. Similarly, in rhinoplasty, you want to establish harmony and balance amongst all aspects of the nose. Narrowing or lowering the bridge or dorsum of the nose alone without addressing a boxy tip or bulbous nasal tip can lead to a disproportionate nose that appears operated or unnatural. I would recommend you see an... more

Etai Funk, MD
Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.funkfacialplastics.com

Bridge or Hump reduction and full nose job versus tip only

From this limited view, ( side view is better for this purpose), I would venture to say that you would benefit from a hump reduction. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

What is perfect

First of all, there is NO perfect nose. You need to decide upon what YOU want -- it is your nose, not the plastic surgeons. We are there to advise you as to what can be done - but you need to decide what is best for you.