Do I seem to have an open roof/inverted v deformity and can rhinoplasty help?

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I have this white wide discoloration on the bridge of my nose along with what looks like a possible inverted v and open roof deformity. Does this look like the case? If so what can be done to fix this?

Olivier Gerbault, MD · Answer

Hello, you do have this inverted V deformity, and the bottom of your nose seems a little wider than the upper part but the overall appearance of your nose is quite good.Of course a touch up with the adjunction of spreader grafts could fix this issue.However, hyaluronic injection on the middle third of the nose can improve for a while this inverted V deformity You should ask your surgeon on the different ways to fix this issueGood luck for the future
Dr Olivier Gerbault

William Portuese, MD · Answer

The photographs do appear to show overly wide nasal bones, and pinching effect of the upper lateral cartilages which can cause an inverted V deformity. Osteotomies placed in the nasal bones can accomplish and narrowing them. Placement of spreader grafts composed of  nasal septal cartilage can accomplish widening of the upper lateral cartilages to accomplish significant improvement. This can be accomplished  with a closed rhinoplasty approach with all the incisions placed on the inside of the nose. If you have hyperpigmentation of the skin in that area, that will not be improved with any surgery.

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