Will my Doctor Break my Nose During a Rhinoplasty?

September 28, 2007
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my greatest fear of a nose job is the doctor snapping my nose. Thats not urban legend is it, that doctors break your nose during nose surgery?

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March 27, 2020

Answer: Reason to break the nasal bones during rhinoplasty

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Answer: Reason to break the nasal bones during rhinoplasty

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November 13, 2022

Answer: Piezo technique for Rhinoplasty.

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November 13, 2022

Answer: Piezo technique for Rhinoplasty.

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August 18, 2016

Answer: Osteotomies may be required during rhinoplasty to narrow your nose after removal of a dorsal hump.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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August 18, 2016

Answer: Osteotomies may be required during rhinoplasty to narrow your nose after removal of a dorsal hump.

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December 17, 2014

Answer: Not always necessary

Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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December 17, 2014

Answer: Not always necessary

Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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March 19, 2014

Answer: Nasal Infracture Varies From Patient to Patient

Richard J. Bruneteau, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 19, 2014

Answer: Nasal Infracture Varies From Patient to Patient

Richard J. Bruneteau, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 1, 2015

Answer: Does the nose have to be broken during rhinoplasty?

Etai Funk, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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September 1, 2015

Answer: Does the nose have to be broken during rhinoplasty?

Etai Funk, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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