Can Rhinoplasty Make my Nose Flatter?

Flattening of the nasal dorsum is generally considered an undesirable effect following rhinoplasty. Some patients have an extremely narrow nose in the middle vault (midportion) and I suspect this is the problem you wish to correct. When reshaping the nasal dorsum the resulting width can be controlled by the surgeon. Typically, a rounded contour is obtained by rasping but an appearance of sharpness to the nose can be reduced.

what you are pointing to is relatively easy. Actually in most rhinoplasties when we use a chisel (osteotome) to remove the nasal hump the result is a flat dorsum like an airplane runway. It can then be rasped to make the edges smoother.
Regards

Hi Black 30,
It looks like you are illustrating a wider mid third of the nose which gives the illusion of a flatter nose from the frontal view. This can be accomplished with appropiate spreader cartilage grafts.
Consult with a rhinoplasty specialist to discuss your rhinoplasty concerns.
Good luck and be well, and a most healthy 2010.
Dr. P