Is It Possible to Reduce the Nose Bridge in Between the Eyes to Give Wider Eye Effect?

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I was wondering if you can reduce, make thinner, etc. the nasal bridge (area) right between the eyes. Right now my eyes look too close together and i never use to have this look. Over the years i have been hit in this area (sports related) and believe that those repeated blows may be the reason for this change in appearance.

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACS · Answer

Without a picture it's difficult to give you a specific recommendation, but it is certainly possible to lower your nasal bridge (radix and dorsum) to give the appearance of your eyes being less close together.  It would involve using a rasp, osteotome, powered burr, or some combination of those to gently lower this area.

Thomas A. Lamperti, MD · Answer

In general, the bose bridge can be narrowed during rhinoplasty. A flatter bridge, especially in the radix area between the eyes can make the eyes appear further apart.

	Actually seeing photos of your nose would help us give you a better idea of your options.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Making the nose thinner is done by breaking the bones and moving them toward the midline. This is a standard part of most rhinoplasty procedures. In your case it depends on whether your nasal bones are too wide to begin with. If so, then you would be a good candidate for such a procedure.

Sam Naficy, MD, FACS · Answer

It is very difficult to answer your question without seeing your pictures – you should consider posting images showing different views of your nose

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Dear unidentified,

	Typically, repeated trauma to that area will widen the bridge of your nose and the space between the eyes

	Nonetheless, during rhinoplasty, you can narrow the bridge of the nose by bringing in the nasal bones

	If you have a history of trauma, sometimes the broken nose can be covered under insurance

	Best regards,

	Nima Shemirani

Is It Possible to Reduce the Nose Bridge in Between the Eyes to Give Wider Eye Effect?

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Answer: Possible to Reduce the Nose Bridge in Between the Eyes to Give Wider Eye Effect?

Answer: Nasal bridge and rhinoplasty

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