Brow bone + nasal root/radix reduction for an improved profile? (Photo)

Question

I have a prominent brow bone, steep forehead, deep+wide set eyes and bony nose dorsum. In profile, I find the inclination of my nose too vertical and dislike how it has almost the same angle as my forehead. Is it possible to shave down brow bone/forehead to a rounder contour, and also the glabella/radix for a + acute nasofrontal angle and + horizontally angled nose? And could it: –Make my eyes appear less deep set? –Affect breathing (I have narrow passages) –Be done thru nose or endoscopically?

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

What you are demonstrating is reduction of the radix and the glabellar brow area. That can be done but not through a rhinoplasty approach. Coming from below will not allow the medial brow bones/glabella area to be adequately reduced. This would have to be done from above to adequately reduce the area above the radix.

Bryan Correa, MD · Answer

Thank
you for your question and photos. Based on your photos there may be areas that
would respond well to rhinoplasty techniques. There are very good
surgical techniques available, however, all of them have their limitations
as to what they can achieve in a given patient, based upon inherent limitations
of surgery as well as anatomic limitations set by patient anatomy. Furthermore, rhinoplasty and facial aesthetic surgery is a complex topic and requires a nuanced in-person discussion of your goals, as well as
a physical exam. I would suggest a formal consultation with a board-certified
plastic surgeon so your specific concerns can be gone over in detail, a
physical exam be performed, and individualized recommendations be made. Good
luck!

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

Reduction of nasal bridge and brow bone. The radix, the top of your bridge, can be reduced and the bossing or fullness of the brow bone can also be reduced. It does appear that you have a high hairline which can be lowered to reduce the forehead and improve the contours of your upper face.

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