Can the "base" of the nose bridge be narrowed?

January 1, 2017
Asked By:ineed11 in Manhattan, NY

By base of the nose bridge, I do not know the correct anatomical name, but if I were lying down, these nasal bones would be the ones closest to my face. For me, these bones are very wide, but the highest protruding part of my nose bridge is very thin. Because of this, if there is bright lighting, the base of the nose bridge makes it seem very wide. However, if it dimmer, my nose bridge looks thinner because of the protruding part. Can these bones be narrowed this way?

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January 10, 2017

Answer: Wide base of the nose

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January 5, 2017

Answer: Can the "base" of the nose bridge being narrowed?

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January 5, 2017

Answer: To narrow the bridge of the nose we do what are called osteotomies

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Answer: To narrow the bridge of the nose we do what are called osteotomies

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January 4, 2017

Answer: Can the "base" of the nose bridge be narrowed?

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January 4, 2017

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January 4, 2017

Answer: Narrowing nasal base

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Answer: Narrowing nasal base

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