Is it possible to shorten a long nose bridge, lower it, and make it flatter and less defined?

It is very common to get a lower nasal bridge during rhinoplasty as many people come in with bumps on their bridge. As long as the anatomy lines up a somewhat normal bridge can be made flatter to create a curve as well. Be sure to see a rhinoplasty expert who has computer imaging so you can see what can be done.

Hello and thank you for your question. What you are describing is possible, but it really depends on your nasal anatomy. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

When somebody presents to our practice with a bump on the bridge of their nose, lowering it is typically what we do. The only time we add height to the bridge of somebody's nose is if it is overresected, or if somebody has an ethnic, broad, flat nasal appearance. I hope this helps. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

It is possible to lower the bridge and should be done by filing it. If you lower the height, it may look wider and you may need to file the sides as well or possibly to infracture to narrow it.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

In most rhinoplasties, lowering the nose bridge and, if needed, shortening the long nose is a major part of surgical planning. Relatively fewer number of patients will need elevation of the nose bridge and nose lengthening like in Asian and African American ethnic rhinoplasty.