When Osteotomies Are Used to Push the Nasal Bones Together Does This Lower the Dorsum Height?

September 13, 2011
Asked By:Summerbee

Hello, I had rhinoplasty to remove a small hump from the bridge of my nose. The surgeon did this without making osteotomies- the hump was just filed down. Unfortunately, I am unsatisfied with the result as my nose looks much wider and there are 2 uneven bumps on either side (I believe them to be the edges of the nasal bones. I am wondering whether if I have this revised, would the height of the bridge of my nose be lowered through making the osteotomies? I do not want it to be any lower. Thanks.

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September 14, 2011

Answer: It depends

Colin Pero, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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September 14, 2011

Answer: It depends

Colin Pero, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
September 14, 2011

Answer: Rhinoplasty Results

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September 14, 2011

Answer: Rhinoplasty Results

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Answer: Osteotomy

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September 15, 2011

Answer: Osteotomies

September 15, 2011

Answer: Osteotomies

September 16, 2011

Answer: When Osteotomies Are Used to Push the Nasal Bones Together Does This Lower the Dorsum Height?

September 16, 2011

Answer: When Osteotomies Are Used to Push the Nasal Bones Together Does This Lower the Dorsum Height?

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