Is it possible to just get the bridge of your nose done without doing any work on your nostrils?

What make the nose operation most demanding is the chain of events that may develop from a single maneuver. Removing the nose hump, for example, makes the nose desirable on the profile while the nose may look wider on the front views requiring moving the nose bones closer to each other to avoid excessive widening of the nose. Additionally, removing the hump can result in a condition called and an inverted V deformity with collapse of the nose valves that cause breaking problems, if grafts that are called spreader grafts are not used. Furthermore, removing a hump may result in an optical illusion that the nose tip has been turned up without turning the tip up. More importantly, removing the nose hump may cause the loss of tip projection. This is why the answer to your question is not simple and it has to come from a rhinoplasty expert after a careful analysis of your face and your nose to make sure that trying to make the surgery simpler will not result in adverse consequences.

Refining the nasal bridge usually involves "hump reduction," making the bridge of the nose smaller, narrower, and more proportional. In some patients, the nasal tip and nostrils do not require modification, only the bridge. In my opinion, most of these patients are candidates for endonasal, or closed, rhinoplasty--as opposed to open rhinoplasty. Determining what procedure is best for you involves consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon. The beauty of rhinoplasty is that it is individualized for each patient's goals and facial characteristics, to achieve a dramatic but natural result. Good question. Good luck.

The short answer is yes, it is possible to address the bridge only with rhinoplasty.  However, you should discuss your concerns with an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon and have them demonstrate the proposed changes with computer imaging.  You may be surprised to see that additional work MAY be necessary to give you the result you are looking for.  For example, when looking from the side, the removal of the bump on your bridge may make your nasal tip look too prominent.  It may not, but this is something that needs to be assessed during your consultation.

Hello.  Thank you for your question.  It is certainly possible, and even commonplace, to address the bridge of the nose without doing any work on the tip or nostrils.  One of the most common indications for rhinoplasty is for removal of a nasal hump.  This can certainly be addressed without doing any work on the nasal tip or nostrils.  However, the most important aspect of rhinoplasty is a thorough preoperative assessment to determine the concerns and goals of the patient, evaluate the pertinent anatomy through physical exam and photo documentation, developing a comprehensive plan to address all of the patient's concerns and achieve the optimal result, and establishing reasonable expectations.  Although your concerns may primarily be with your nasal bridge, it may be necessary to address other parts of the nose to achieve balance and harmony with the remainder of the face.  I would advise you to schedule a consultation with a board certified surgeon with extensive rhinoplasty experience and allow them to help you determine the best plan to achieve your goals.  I hope this information is helpful.

 Yes, it is possible to only perform bridge work on the nose without doing any work on the nostrils. A full  set of pictures are required  to give any meaningful opinion. It is possible to shave down the dorsal hump and then perform osteotomies to narrow the bridge line and close the open roof created from the hump removal. For many examples and more information, please see link and the video below

 Rhinolasty is a surgery to reshape the nose. It is a matter of discussion between you and  your plastic surgeon  about your goal and what is achievable.  Please discuss with your plastic surgeon in detail.... today, at Mumbai India, small amount of bridge elevation  or some irregulatity correction , we do nonsurgically with fillers or with fat injection

Yes. But very often changing one structure will require changes to other structures either due to changes in structural support or overall proportions.

   Modifying and improving nasal shape (rhinoplasty) can be comprehensive or limited to a specific area of the nose.  The most important consideration before any cosmetic nasal surgery is to thoroughly define your goals and concerns so that the surgical plan can provide a result that is balanced and natural appearing as well as consistent with your facial features.  I believe this is best accomplished with a complete medical history, nasal exam and then  photos along with computer imaging so the patient can fully understand the expected surgical result and the implications.  Reshaping one area of the nose often affects the appearance of the other nasal features and aesthetic facial lines so be sure to evaluate these options before agreeing to any rhinoplasty procedure.

The short answer is yes. I don't know what you want or need but every rhinoplasty procedure is individualized to make the appropriate changes as long as natural results are achieved.