Can you get a rhinoplasty that makes a nose smaller without totally eliminating the profile view bump?

Thanks for your question. What you are describing is possible to achieve, and can be achieved by an experienced, well-trained Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Your plastic surgeon will try to alter the look of your nose while maintaining a balanced, subtle appearance.All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL

Without a full set of pictures,  it is very difficult to comment on what can and cannot be accomplished with a rhinoplasty procedure. The dorsum of the nose is composed of both bone and cartilage, and contributes significantly to making the nose large and projecting. Remember, the nose is with 3-dimensional structure and  it must look good in every different angle and function properly. It is possible to make the nose smaller, and leave a rather full, straight dorsal profile in some patients. Computer imaging in the office setting would be helpful to understand what can be accomplished. Rhinoplasty is the hardest operation to perform in the entire field of cosmetic surgery, so choose your surgeon very wisely based on experience.