Can I get my nose bridge narrow and high again and how?

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I had a rhinoplasty and septoplasty to correct both. It turned out awful my nose is way too wide and it has no definition. My breathing is still bad. My tip is also flatter. My nose used to be so much prettier it was just crooked and then my doctor tried to fix that by reducing the hump. Now it's too wide for my face and it doesn't harmonize with my eyes. It has an open roof and it collapses when I breathe in. I am so sad about it because I feel like I used to be so attractive before. I am only 18-years old.

Gary Linkov, MD · Answer

Revision rhinoplasty requires exceptional skill on behalf of the surgeon and great communication with the patient about realistic goals and expectations.
Common cosmetic concerns include a dorsal hump, wide nose, sunken nose, irregularities, and asymmetries. Functional concerns include difficulty breathing through the nose, which can and should be addressed at the same time as your rhinoplasty.
In a revision rhinoplasty, cartilage from your septum may have been depleted and therefore often an alternative source of cartilage is needed, such as from the ear. This is just one of the important differences between primary and revision rhinoplasty that need to be discussed in detail before you decide to proceed with surgery. 
In your situation, a revision rhinoplasty would involve bilateral osteotomies and likely spreader grafts to improve your breathing and to give your nose better definition. 
Make sure to seek out the care of a board certified surgeon with extensive experience in revision rhinoplasty. Find someone you connect with, who will listen to your concerns and provide you with a framework for what is possible.  
Gary Linkov, MD
Rhinoplasty Specialist
Manhattan

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Secondary rhinoplasty surgeries are complex and more difficult than a primary rhinoplasty.
Narrowing the nose on someone who already has breathing issues can potentially be in conflict but it always depends on what the underlying ideology is.
Your situation without question requires an examination and thorough consultation.
Because secondary rhinoplasties a complex they require surgical expertise which comes from skill and experience.
Look for senior board-certified plastic surgeons his practice has been devoted extensively to rhinoplasty surgery.
I suggest having multiple in person consultations before committing to a second operation. 
With each go around things become more difficult. You don’t want to have multiple nasal surgeries.
Best, 
Mats Hagstrom MD

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