Shaving off 8mm to 1cm from Bone Possible in Rhinoplasty?

September 1, 2009
Asked By:newts in UK

I feel that my nose is too fat for my face and doesn't look right. It seems to extend too far off my face and I was wondering whether it would be possible to shave 8mm to 1cm off it in all areas (i.e from bridge to tip) to bring it closer to my face during the Rhinoplasty surgery. The nose bridge basically seems to be too high. Thanks in advance.

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September 23, 2009

Answer: Typically 4-6mm is removed during rhinoplasty

William Portuese, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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September 23, 2009

Answer: Typically 4-6mm is removed during rhinoplasty

William Portuese, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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September 3, 2009

Answer: One cm of bone reduction during Rhinoplasty is on the extreme side

Philip Young, MDBoard Certified Otolaryngologist
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September 3, 2009

Answer: One cm of bone reduction during Rhinoplasty is on the extreme side

Philip Young, MDBoard Certified Otolaryngologist
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September 2, 2009

Answer: A large proboscis

Kenneth R. Francis, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 2, 2009

Answer: A large proboscis

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September 2, 2009

Answer: The bridge of your nose can be lowered or raised lowered during Rhinoplasty Surgery.

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September 2, 2009

Answer: The bridge of your nose can be lowered or raised lowered during Rhinoplasty Surgery.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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