Is it Possible to Narrow Nose W/ Short Nasal Bones? (photo)

November 15, 2011
Asked By:Texas4444 in Texas

I'm interested in narrowing my wide nose & fixing my tip. I've not had previous surgery. The first surgeon I consulted, a general PS, expressed that my nose was abnormal & he felt uncomfortable performing on me. (He subsequently referred me to an out-of-town rhinoplasty specialist). Apparently, my nose is mostly cartilage - even the upper 1/3. The pictures provided outline my "nasal bones." Outside the line = bone. Inside = cartilage. Considering this, what advice do you have? Any concerns?

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November 16, 2011

Answer: Rhinoplasty with short nasal bones

November 16, 2011

Answer: Rhinoplasty with short nasal bones

December 5, 2011

Answer: Possible to narrow nose w/short nasal bones

December 5, 2011

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