Nose bridge too wide? (Photo)

Question

I have yet to find anyone with a nose shaped quite like mine. Even in my own family. I am bit self conscious about it as to me it makes my face look odd. The bridge appears quite wide forward facing, however side facing/at an angle or looking upward it appears to be less pronounced. Is the shape abnormal? If so, what causes this? Something I should consider correction for?

Jill Hessler, MD · Answer

Dear, Marie.

If you are concerned with the appearance of your nose then this is something that can be improved with surgery. In general the upper third of the nose is bone and the bottom two thirds of the nose is cartilage. Both areas of the bridge would likely need to be addressed if you want to narrow the bridge.  This is something that is commonly performed in rhinoplasty surgery.  I would recommend going to a consultation, at that time the specific procedure and recovery can be explained in more detail.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us.
Through rhinoplasty we make small changes, but that is quite noticeable.

After having analyzed all the info. and photos provided to us, i recommend you perform a Full Rhinoplasty, includding narrowing of the nasal base, with nasal bones treatment, and alar and triangular nasal cartilages shaping.
With this procedure you get a delicate nose, better harmonize with your other facial features.
Respectfully,
Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

A. Joshua Zimm, MD · Answer

Based upon this one photo, you do appear to have a wide bridge and nasal tip.  However, the decision to pursue rhinoplasty is a very personal one that only you can make.  Your issues are most certainly correctable should you decide to pursue surgery.  Seek a consultation with a board-certified facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon that specializes in rhinoplasty.  Best wishes.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your
photograph, you may benefit from a tip refining rhinoplasty. Your surgeon can
accomplish this by trimming, suturing, and reshaping the cartilage in your
lower nose. You may also benefit from osteotomies to narrow your nasal vault.  Make sure you specifically look at before and after
pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon
and not just a computer animation system. The most important
aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek
consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate
you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

William Portuese, MD · Answer

A closed  rhinoplasty approach  can accomplish narrowing wide nasal bridge line to give more sidewall definition and narrow the nose with all of the incisions placed on the inside of the nose.  Digital computer imaging would be helpful to understand what can be accomplished with your nose upon your facial features. For more information, many before and after examples of noses similar to your own, please see the video and the link below

Garrett A. Wirth, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Although your picture does suggest that the bridge may be too wide to match textbook values for aesthetics, a full examination and measurements would help answer your question.  The goal of a rhinoplasty should be to match both form and function and be balanced to your face.  I believe a refinement of your nose could remove several of your concerns and wish you all the best.Garrett Wirth, MD, MS, FACSWirth Plastic Surgery

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Yes, your nasal bones appear wide.  This can be corrected with rhinoplasty.  Best of luck finding the right surgeon for you.

Randolph Capone, MD, FACS (in memoriam) · Answer

Thanks for your question. Unique noses are something that make individuals stand apart from the crowd.  Individuals with unique noses don't need a rhinoplasty unless they are self conscious about it and, and detracts from one's self confidence. That being said, a rhinoplasty can narrow the bridge of your nose as well as build it up in the profile view. Some individuals who have broken their nose or who have large septal perforation, have what we call a "saddle nose deformity"- this is a low flat nose in profile and wide in front view, with a slightly turned up tip. This is very fixable! Good luck.

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