I want a smaller nose from side profile and also face on my nose up top has a wide bone . I want a smaller looking nose .please tell me if you agree my doc could achieve this without breaking my nose ? He told me he will not be breaking it. I go in 2 weeks and I want to hear your opinions ...if you were to do my nose would you just file it ?
October 23, 2015
Answer: To achieve a smaller nose, can this be a completed without breaking ? Your nose will require osteotomies (cutting the nasal bones) both to straighten the bridge and also to put the nasal bones back together after reducing the bump and the height of your nasal bridge. In my opinion, there is no way around that fact as not performing osteotomies will leave you with a wide, flat nasal bridge that looks very peculiar. Osteotomies are very safe and routinely performed during rhinoplasty. They can either be performed with a first rhinoplasty or during a revision but they are required for a natural looking result. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
Helpful
October 23, 2015
Answer: To achieve a smaller nose, can this be a completed without breaking ? Your nose will require osteotomies (cutting the nasal bones) both to straighten the bridge and also to put the nasal bones back together after reducing the bump and the height of your nasal bridge. In my opinion, there is no way around that fact as not performing osteotomies will leave you with a wide, flat nasal bridge that looks very peculiar. Osteotomies are very safe and routinely performed during rhinoplasty. They can either be performed with a first rhinoplasty or during a revision but they are required for a natural looking result. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
Helpful
April 14, 2016
Answer: Reducing the nose without osteotmies To achieve the best result it would likely be necessary to perform osteotomies (breaking the walls inward) . If that is not done, the nose may appear even wider after surgery, especially if the hump is removed. Breaking the nose is not a big deal and is a very common part of rhinoplasty. Out of the ~200 rhinoplasty procedures I perform every year more than half need osteotomies.
Helpful
April 14, 2016
Answer: Reducing the nose without osteotmies To achieve the best result it would likely be necessary to perform osteotomies (breaking the walls inward) . If that is not done, the nose may appear even wider after surgery, especially if the hump is removed. Breaking the nose is not a big deal and is a very common part of rhinoplasty. Out of the ~200 rhinoplasty procedures I perform every year more than half need osteotomies.
Helpful
