My nose has a wide nasal bone, what are my options to fix this? (Photo)

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As you can see from the pictures my nasal bone is wide. I was wondering what are my options to fix this, and is a wide nasal bone common, if so what is the most common procedure to resolve this issue. Also can you see any other abnormalities or asymmetrical problems with the structure around my nose/cheeks from the pictures I uploaded?. Thank you

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Changing the nose can completely change the look of the face because it is such a prominent feature. You seem like an ideal candidate for rhinoplasty so I suggest that you move forward and consult with your board certified facial plastic surgeon.
Best wishes,

David Gilpin, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Wide nasal bones and a wide nasal tip can be corrected through an open rhinoplasty.  During this procedure the underlying cartilage and bone of the nose can be narrowed and reshaped to give a more slender and refined appearance.  Based on your pictures, I agree that the nasal bones are slightly wide and in addition the middle third and nasal tip are also wide and slightly bulbous.  The nasal bones can be narrowed during surgery relatively easily, and precise sutures are placed into the nasal tip to help narrow it as well.  Also the thickness of the skin can add to the overall with of the nose.Be sure to consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty.  Here you will have a full evaluation and be able to discuss your goals for surgery.  I hope that this helps!–David Gilpin

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your
photograph, you may benefit from a tip refining rhinoplasty. Your surgeon can
accomplish this by trimming, suturing, and reshaping the cartilage in your
lower nose.   Make sure you specifically look at before and after
pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon
and not just a computer animation system. The most important
aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek
consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate
you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Manish H. Shah, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,Thanks for your question. Wide nasal bones are treated by nasal osteotomies. This are specialized cuts made in the bone to reposition and narrow them. Wide nasal bones are very common, especially in men and are treated in rhinoplasty surgery on a routine basis. I recommend that you consult with a specialist in Ethnic rhinoplasty for more information.Good luck,Dr. Shah

Phillip Langsdon, MD · Answer

The photographs do not show the entire face, so it is not possible to compare proportions. However, you may be a candidate for improvement in several aspects of the nose. My best advice is to consult with a very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon so that you can discuss all the options as they relate to the different views of the nose.

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