Straight Profile with a Wide Middle Bridge — Could Rhinoplasty Help? (Photos)

Question

Hi! I’m a 20 year old woman trying to figure out what type of nose I have. From the side, my profile is essentially straight with no noticeable dorsal hump. However, from the front, my bridge starts narrow between my eyes, becomes noticeably wider through the middle third of the bridge, and then narrows again toward the tip. In three-quarter views, this wider middle section sometimes makes it look like I have a bump even though my profile is mostly straight. Is there a specific term for this type of bridge, and if I wanted a smoother-looking bridge while keeping my straight profile, would this typically be something that can be addressed with rhinoplasty? If so, what techniques are usually used?

Paul E. Chasan, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. You are an excellent candidate for rhinoplasty, open or closed based on your surgeon's preferences. I think it is one of the most beautifying surgeries that we do as plastic surgeons. A large portion of my practice is dedicated to rhinoplasty surgery. It is important to only see plastic surgeons with extensive experience in rhinoplasty, ie perform at least 6 per month and have performed hundreds of cases. Also, critically evaluate on-line galleries to see if their art form resonates with yours. Rhinoplasty is definitely a grey-haired plastic surgeon's sport. You should be able to have a beautiful result and would enhance your face dramatically. Best wishes to you.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

You have a super tip hollow and a wide dorsum at the bony-cartilage junction. You will need a rhinoplasty to correct the hollow and take down the fullness of the bony-cartilage junction. This takes 2 hours to perform under general anesthesia and costs $8,000.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It would be very difficult to give you a meaningful advice  based on these photos. In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with good reputation in rhinoplasty is recommended. Good luck.

Kadir Berat Oyur, MD · Answer

Based on the photos, you have a straight nasal profile with mild widening of the middle third of the nasal bridge rather than a true dorsal hump. This appearance is commonly related to the nasal bones or upper lateral cartilages. If you wish to maintain your straight profile while achieving a smoother, narrower bridge, you appear to be a good candidate for conservative rhinoplasty. Techniques may include precise narrowing of the nasal bones and refinement of the middle vault while preserving both structural support and your natural appearance.

Straight Profile with a Wide Middle Bridge — Could Rhinoplasty Help? (Photos)

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