Can nasal height be reduced by maxilla shortening? (photos)

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Hi, If someone has vertically long nose and face, can nose be shortened by shortening maxilla bone? Thanks.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Maxillary retrusion surgery is performed when there is an imbalance between the midface the lower third.  A long nose is treated with a rhinoplasty.

Vincent D. Lepore, MD (retired) · Answer

Although, maxillary shortening can result in a shorter facial height (primarily between the mouth and base of the nose) this procedure does not shorten or reduce the height of the nose.  A rhinoplasty would be necessary to achieve nasal reduction.  Best wishes, Dr. Lepore.

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