Does deprojecting the nose tip make the nostrils look wider?

Deprojection of the nose refers to decreasing the projection of the nose - how far forward the tip and / or dorsum appear. It is a very common problem that patients want improved. Depending upon how much the tip is reduced in height, the nostrils might start to flare. In these cases a small excision of the excess flare is performed. This is something that is routinely checked at the end of the surgery and is usually the last thing done. 

Yes. Tip deprojection may lead to flaring of the nostrils, and when that occurs during rhinoplasty surgery, nostril narrowing may be performed. Tip deprojection may not lead to nasal tip widening. Thank you. Dr Joseph