Break or Not to Break Nose During Rhinoplasty?

Osteotomies (breaking the nose) is the essential part for narrowing the bony part of the nose. When a nasal hump is reduced, oseteotomies are needed to narrow the nasal bridge.
If you are getting only the tip worked on, then osteotomies are not needed.
Regards

Hi Mary,
Good question. What is the difference between breaking or not breaking the nose during rhinoplasty? A loud cracking sound with, just kidding.
Most noses require cutting the nasal bones (breaking) to narrow the upper 1/3, and to close the roof of the nose which was uncovered by the removal of the dorsal boney hump.
Some noses do not require cutting of the nasal bones.
Individual noses need to be examined, the goals of the rhinoplasty need to be set, and then the plan to achieve those goals is made. Whether or not the nasal bones are "broken" during surgery will depend upon the balance and harmony of the nose, and what needs to be done to achieve the best result.
The good news is that "breaking" the nose does not add discomfort to rhinoplasty recovery (amazingly).
Good luck and be well.
Dr. P