My Baby's Nose Is Flatter Around His Eyes. Should I Worry?

I recommend that you not get alarmed by this unless the bridge of the nose is dramatically flat.  The human face grows in a well defined pattern.  In general, the growth progresses from top-down.  That is to say, infants have a relatively much larger upper third facial skeleton in comparison to the midface and lower face.  During the toddler years and early childhood, the midface (corresponding to the middle third where the nose and upper jaw are located) grows proportionately more than the upper third, followed by the lower face during late childhood and early teen years.  If you are worried, then by all means I recommend visiting with a pediatric plastic surgeon or craniofacial surgeon to rule out any possible syndrome that is affecting this area. 

Mario J. Imola, MD, DDS, FRCSC.

 

 

Most babies have a flattened portion of their upper nose, as the nasal bones are in this region and have a lot of growing and changing to do. he will continue to change in front of your eyes for years to come. Enjoy the ride. I would only consider surgery for him after he is skeletally mature around 17 or 18, and only if it bothers him at that point in time. Otherwise no need to do a thing.
-David Mattos, Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

It’s normal for the nasal bridge to be flattened during infancy.  It takes time for the nose to gain its normal projection.  In many cases nasal growth may continue until children are 16 to 17 years of age.
            It sounds as if you have an entirely normal baby.  Don’t worry about your babies nose, it’s one of the features that makes your baby cute.