Rhinoplasty for a wide nose... but without removing the bump?

During rhinoplasty surgery, when nasal bones on narrowed, it tends to make the bridge raise higher than it is. I don't think it's unreasonable to keep some degree of a bump, however, some profile modifications would likely need to be performed. I hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr. Joseph

Hi
Rhinoplasty can be tailored according to patient request or surgeon suggestion or both. It is better for you to consult with a facial plastic surgeon who can examine you and discuss the surgical procedure and the post op recovery
process.

Hello and thank you for your question. Yes, it is possible to narrow and refine the width for the front view while maintaining dorsal height. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Any rhinoplasty surgeon should be focused on helping you achieve your personal goals while maintaining / improving function (breathing). The best way to determine what is possible is during a consultation with your plastic surgeon, but in principle that sounds doable.

To make an assessment, we need quality information.
This means at a minimum we need to see pictures.
Trying to describe in words what you’re hoping to achieve really isn’t very helpful.
If you’re motivated enough to have surgery, then schedule if you in person consultations with plastic surgeons in your community.
Changing the width of your nose is difficult and more complex than changing other aspects.
It can be done, but it comes with certain drawbacks like potentially visible scars around the nostrils.
I think you’ll be better off saving your questions for a proper consultation.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD