Have my nasal bones been made too thin? Why can I see the sides of my nose from the front profile? Is this normal? (Photo)

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I have had a dorsal hump removed and now my front profile looks all out of place. I used to have a straight looking nose from the front now it looks triangular. The side bones of my nose appear further across my face and are wider than the tip of my nose. The surgeon said it’s not swelling and it won’t change. The nasal bones seem too thin to me is this why I can see the ‘sides’ of my nose? Can anything be done to fix this? What has happened? It’s been months now.

Waseem Saeed, BSc, MBChB, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Dear n373203,
From the images you have provided, it appears that the nasal bone leading edges have been brought in.This may be correctable, fully or to a degree by re-aligning the nasal bones and supporting them out with spreader grafts.All the best, Waseem Saeed

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Your photos appear to show a swollen appearance on front view, and if you’re less than 12 months postop, you may see nasal narrowing of your sidewalls below the narrow “triangle.” If the width of your nose where it meets your cheeks is not wide from swelling, perhaps your lateral osteotomies may need to be repeated, closer you your cheeks to achieve narrow straight bridge lines. Hope this helps. Dr Joseph

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