Is the sides of the nose made of cartilage or is it all bone? I've heard that either the nose is broken or shaved down to achieve a more defined look.
Answer: Narrowing the nasal bridge The upper portion of the bridge is bone and the lower 2/3rds are made of cartilage. A common problem is that the upper bridge is too wide. This can be narrowed using controlled bone fractures (osteotomies). You can read more about bridge narrowing surgery at my web reference link below.
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Answer: Narrowing the nasal bridge The upper portion of the bridge is bone and the lower 2/3rds are made of cartilage. A common problem is that the upper bridge is too wide. This can be narrowed using controlled bone fractures (osteotomies). You can read more about bridge narrowing surgery at my web reference link below.
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November 30, 2013
Answer: How Is The Nose Bridge Narrowed? The upper portion of the nose is bone and the lower portion is comprised of cartilage. Since every patient's anatomy is different, the particular surgical techniques required to produce a natural appearing cosmetic result will vary from patient to patient. In most patients with a wide bridge, a controlled incision is made in the bones and they are then moved closer to the midline which narrows the bridge. The cartilage moves with the bone. If the cartilage is excessive, it can be sculpted to achieve a more elegant refined appearance.Keep in mind that following the advice from a surgeon on this or any other website who proposes to tell you what to do without examining you, physically feeling the tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history, and discussing the pros and cons of each operative procedure would not be in your best interest. I would suggest you find a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) or facial plastic surgeon that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.Robert Singer, MD FACSLa Jolla, California
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November 30, 2013
Answer: How Is The Nose Bridge Narrowed? The upper portion of the nose is bone and the lower portion is comprised of cartilage. Since every patient's anatomy is different, the particular surgical techniques required to produce a natural appearing cosmetic result will vary from patient to patient. In most patients with a wide bridge, a controlled incision is made in the bones and they are then moved closer to the midline which narrows the bridge. The cartilage moves with the bone. If the cartilage is excessive, it can be sculpted to achieve a more elegant refined appearance.Keep in mind that following the advice from a surgeon on this or any other website who proposes to tell you what to do without examining you, physically feeling the tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history, and discussing the pros and cons of each operative procedure would not be in your best interest. I would suggest you find a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) or facial plastic surgeon that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.Robert Singer, MD FACSLa Jolla, California
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November 30, 2013
Answer: How Is The Nose Bridge Narrowed? The bridge is composed of cartilage and bone. The anatomy will dictate what components need to be reduced and whether the bones need to be broken.Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds
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November 30, 2013
Answer: How Is The Nose Bridge Narrowed? The bridge is composed of cartilage and bone. The anatomy will dictate what components need to be reduced and whether the bones need to be broken.Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds
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November 30, 2013
Answer: How is the bridge of the nose refined and narrowed? The profile of the nose is refined by removing cartilage and bone in most cases. The nasal bridge is composed of bone in the upper 1/3 and cartilage, for the most part, in the lower 2/3. Narrowing is achieved by making cuts in the bone of the upper 1/3 of the nose which allows moving the bones toward the midline creating a more narrow (or straighter) nasal bridge.
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November 30, 2013
Answer: How is the bridge of the nose refined and narrowed? The profile of the nose is refined by removing cartilage and bone in most cases. The nasal bridge is composed of bone in the upper 1/3 and cartilage, for the most part, in the lower 2/3. Narrowing is achieved by making cuts in the bone of the upper 1/3 of the nose which allows moving the bones toward the midline creating a more narrow (or straighter) nasal bridge.
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Answer: A Narrower Nose Hello! Thanks for your question. The bridge of the nose is made of both
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Answer: A Narrower Nose Hello! Thanks for your question. The bridge of the nose is made of both
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