Will a small, narrow nose cause breathing problems? (photos)

Question

Hi, I have decided to do rhinoplasty and made an appointment with plastic surgeon. He said he would make my nose narrower, remove small bump, lift it up and make it concave (a bit like sky slope). He is known in my country for making small noses with sky slopes. Many people on forums say that they don't know if those people can breathe on such small noses, can that be true? Narrow nose with sky slope, can that cause problems with breathing and, later, lead to saddle nose formation? Thank you :)

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  It is extremely important to maintain the ability to breath normally when performing rhinoplasty surgery.  This should be at the top list of priorities for this surgery.   Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.   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.  FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

It is more important to have a nose that functions than a nose that is too small.  Discuss your concerns with your surgeon prior to surgery.

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