Shortening vertical nose length/midface?

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My nose is vertically long and it makes my mid-face long. I do not want the tip shortened. I do not care about changing the shape. I want to know if it is possible to shorten the vertical length of the bridge of the nose. I understand it may only be done in extreme cases but I want to know if it's physically possible. I know craniofacial surgery like increasing distance between eyes is possible so I don't see why this wouldn't be.

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

hello thank you for your question and provided information as welll..Based on your question, it is difficult to evaluate if the case does not have photos to give you an official evaluation, my recommendation is that you be evaluated in person by a certified plastic surgeon.

Avron Lipschitz, MD · Answer

Facial analysis and proportion evaluation is key to obtaining a good result in rhinoplasty. A detailed exam is required. Myriad factors need to be considered.  
This is a very detailed question and not appropriate to make a comment without photos or an in person evaluation.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  It is possible to vertically shorten a long nose with rhinoplasty.  This decision should
be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you
and your surgeon.   Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.   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.  FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

William Portuese, MD · Answer

A full set of pictures  of the nose and the face are required to make a determination how best to proceed with a surgical rhinoplasty. To  shortened the nose requires removing cartilage from the bottom if there's a hanging columella, and reduction of a high radix between the eyebrows

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