Dislike upper part of nose - do I need an osteotomy? (photos)

Question

I am good with my nose width, but it bother me my front view because of my upper nose. Do I need an osteotomy?

Muhammed Fatih Evcimik, MD · Answer

Yes you need osteotomy because you have a thick skin and a little bit changing upper part is good for you

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Based on your photo, you appear to have a wide nasal appearance involving your bridge tip and nostrils. If you are looking to achieve a narrowing of the upper part of your nose, osteotomies would certainly be necessary during rhinoplasty surgery. Hope this is helpful! Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Robert Singer, MD · Answer

The simple answer is yes you would benefit from an osteotomy. Every nose is different and unique to that individual. If the appearance of your nose concerns you enough to do something about it, it can be improved with a natural artistically performed rhinoplasty. What would be the best option and exact procedure would depend on an in person examination (not just an online consultation) and discussion about desired outcome. Excellent results can be achieved with either a closed or open technique.

Keep in mind that following advice from a surgeon on this or any other website who proposes to tell you exactly what to do and how technically to do it based on limited photos without examining you, physically feeling your tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history and discussing the pros and cons of the operative procedure would not be in your best interest. Natural appearing results need to be individualized and what is appropriate for one patient is not necessarily the best for someone else. I would suggest that you find a surgeon with extensive rhinoplasty experience certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and one who is ideally a member of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.

Robert Singer, M.D., FACS

La Jolla, California

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Your bridge is quite wide. If your want it narrowed an osteotomy is definitely needed. There is no other way to narrow your nose

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question.From the photo you provided here is the evaluation I can make:First of all you have very thick skin. Your nose is big and wide, your tip is very bulbous and there is no definition in the tip part.I recommend you a rhinoplasty surgery, you will most probably need rib cartilage reconstruction to reshape the nasal bridge and give more definition especially to the tip.
Best regards!

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