Why does my nose look so flat now? Is it possible to make my nose look like it did before surgery? (Photos)

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Is it because the bridge is too scooped out? I wrote BEFORE next to the pictures of my nose before surgery. Is it possible to make my nose look like it did before surgery. I feel like my nose is so flat now, especially when I smile

Thomas A. Mustoe, MD, FACS · Answer

Your dorsum or nasal bridge was lowered too much which involves both bone and cartilage.  The decreased projection makes your nose look wider and flatter.  You will need cartilage grafts to restore. There are several techniques that can successfully restore your profile.  I would suggest more than one consultation with an experienced revision rhinoplasty surgen.

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

Correction of the “scooped”nasal bridge and supratip excess with a revision rhinoplasty done by a very experienced revision rhinoplasty surgeons who can show you natural results in noses like yours. Don’t rely on imaging.

Suleyman Tas, MD, FEBOPRAS · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question and provided photos. Your operation date is needed to make any assessment since during healing process any intervention should not be performed. In the healing process you have edema and swelling as a part of your healing. After completing healing process you can undergo a revision rhinoplasty to improve your nose for more balance and symmetry.Best Regards,

William Portuese, MD · Answer

More information is needed such as the operative report, and when the surgery was performed.  Based on the photographs today, there appears to be a shallow bridge line which may need to be built up with the patient's own cartilage.  It is important to know how much cartilage is left over on the inside of the nose for potential grafting purposes.  Osteotomies placed in the nasal bones can accomplish narrowing the bridgeline.  The hanging columella could also be reduced as well as de-projection of the nasal tip.

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

You do have increased width and a scooped out profile above the tip because of loss of projection. This can be corrected with cartilage/fascia grafts to improve definition. Consult with an experienced revision specialist so you achieve a more feminine result that is proportional to your surrounding facial features.

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