Wide Nasal Bridgewide nasal dorsum
By bringing together a widely spread nasal bridge, we move away from a masculine look and create a sharp, refined impression.
From a dull, wide-looking nose to a sharp, refined nose
A wide nasal bridge can give the face a heavy, dull image. At NANA, we narrow the nasal bridge to create a more refined and sharper image.
What is wide nasal bridge surgery at NANA Plastic Surgery?
This surgery is for cases where the nasal bridge is thick or wide, making the nose look spread out. The nasal bones are cut vertically along both sides (osteotomy) and pushed inward to directly narrow the nasal bone. The width of the nasal bridge is determined by the nasal bones and the lateral cartilages, and among these, the shape of the nasal bones is the most important. If the bridge itself is low, surgery to raise the bridge with an implant is performed at the same time.
Wide nasal bridge surgical method at NANA Plastic Surgery
Before surgery
Before surgery, 3D-CT is used to identify problems inside the nose that are not visible from the outside, allowing for precise surgery.
Assessing nasal bones and lateral cartilage
The width of the nasal bridge is determined by the nasal bones and the lateral cartilages, and is mainly decided by the shape of the nasal bones.
Surgery
The surgery involves making a cut in the bone along the outer side of the nasal bones and then bringing the widely spread nasal bones together inward.
Sharp line
Transforms a dull, masculine impression into a sharp, refined nose shape.
When wide nasal bridge surgery
is needed
- 01.
When the nose looks blunt, low, or spread outWhen the nasal bridge and nostrils look wide, both sides of the nasal bone are cut (osteotomy) to reduce the width.
- 02.
When the nose gives a masculine impressionWe shape the width and line of the nasal bridge to suit your facial proportions for a more feminine look than before.
- 03.
When the nose looks too bigWhen the nose looks large relative to the face, the appropriate width is determined through consultation with your dedicated surgeon before proceeding with surgery.
Wide Nasal Bridge Surgery Information
Surgery Time
1 hour
Anesthesia
Sedation (IV) anesthesia
Hospitalization
Not required
Stitch Removal
5–7 days after surgery
Return to Daily Life
After stitch removal
Follow-up Visits
About 2 visits
What makes wide nasal bridge surgery special at NANA Plastic Surgery
We narrow the nasal bridge using different methods depending on how spread out the nose is.
Less worry about scarring, the biggest pre-surgery concern
Micro-incisions during surgery reduce concerns about scarring.
Better image with just the nasal bridge
Simply improving a wide-looking nasal bridge can deliver a noticeably better result.
Meticulous correction without missing a thing
The nasal bones, cartilage, and even the soft tissue are precisely corrected.
Precise 3D-CT examination of what cannot be seen
We analyze areas that cannot be seen with a standard examination.
Q & A answered by NANA Plastic Surgery
Is a wide nasal bridge the same as a bulbous nose?
A bulbous nose refers to a nasal tip that is spread out and blunt,
while a wide nasal bridge refers to a nose in which the bone
that forms the bridge itself is wide. When the nasal bone is wide
and spread out, the overall nose shape looks flat. Reducing the
width of the nasal bone to create a beautiful nose is important,
but internal functional issues must also be assessed so that
the surgery also allows you to breathe well.
Is there a standard for the ideal nasal bridge?
The nose is generally considered to have an ideal shape when it gradually widens from the upper bridge toward the lower part, with the width of the nasal bones measuring approximately 80% of the distance between the outer edges of the nostrils (B).
While these proportions can serve as a general guideline, at NANA Plastic Surgery, we determine the most suitable nasal bridge width through an individualized consultation, taking each patient’s facial features and overall proportions into consideration to achieve a more harmonious and satisfying result.
NANA Plastic Surgery
Key points of wide nasal bridge surgery
We design a natural, beautiful nose that suits your face according to your individual preferences.
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Harmonious facial proportions
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Nasal function also considered
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Minimized scarring
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Post-surgery care
NANA Plastic Surgery's Trusted Rhinoplasty System
Personalized surgery
At NANA Plastic Surgery, personalized surgery is our principle. We design each surgery considering the condition and shape of your nose, its harmony with your face, and your personal preferences. We minimize the drawbacks and bring out only the strengths to create the most ideal nose.
Surgeon Identification and dedicated care
At NANA Plastic Surgery, we have implemented a Surgeon Identification System to provide patients with accurate and transparent information about the medical professional performing their procedure, helping ensure greater trust and confidence.
In addition, our Dedicated Care System provides personalized 1:1 care by a designated medical professional throughout the entire process—from surgical planning and comprehensive pre-operative examinations to the procedure itself and post-operative follow-up care.
A naturally beautiful nose
At NANA Plastic Surgery, surgery is performed with the expertise of experienced specialists so that the nose, the center of the face, is in harmony with the forehead, cheekbones, eyes, chin, and lips.
Safe and responsible post-operative care
NANA Plastic Surgery puts safety first with professional safety systems inside and outside the operating room, including a safe anesthesia system and an uninterruptible power system. We also operate a dedicated aftercare and care center for fast recovery and satisfying results after surgery.
NANA's guide to
precautions after nose surgery
01
Washing, showering & makeup
You may wash your face and wear makeup from the day after the stitches on the columella (nasal column) are removed.Until the splint and tape are removed, wipe areas other than the surgical site with a damp towel; washing your face and wearing makeup is possible from the day after the columella stitches are removed. When washing, do not rub the nose hard or apply pressure. It is best to wait one month before wearing glasses, and please avoid saunas and steam rooms for one month.
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Recovery
Slight bleeding and nasal discharge may occur for 2–3 days after surgery.Please do not blow your nose hard for one month after surgery; after one month you may blow your nose gently.
If ear cartilage was used, pain or changes in sensation may last up to 6 months.If ear cartilage was used during surgery, you may feel pain or changes in sensation when touching the area for up to 6 months. In general, pain and altered sensation improve over time, so there is no need to worry.
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Swelling care
Facial swelling remains for about one month after surgery.It is normal for swelling of the nose to appear asymmetrical, as the two sides may swell or subside differently. Any visible asymmetry from swelling improves over time until the swelling has fully subsided.
Apply warm/cold compresses at the appropriate times after surgery.Cold compresses are recommended for the first 3 days after surgery; they help prevent bleeding and reduce swelling. From day 4 after surgery, warm compresses are recommended for effective management of swelling and bruising.
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Wound care
Please visit the clinic for dressing changes and removal of the splint and stitches.If there is packing inside the nose or, when ear cartilage was used, a gauze dressing behind the ear, visit the treatment room 2–3 days after surgery to have the packing and gauze removed and the area disinfected. The nasal splint and stitches are removed at the treatment room 6–7 days after surgery.
Care for the area with the prescribed ointment.Twice a day, morning and evening, clean the inside of the nose and the incision line with a cotton swab moistened with saline solution, then apply a thin layer of the prescribed ointment.
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Alcohol & smoking
Refrain from drinking alcohol and smoking for 1 month after surgery.Alcohol and smoking adversely affect bleeding, wound healing, and infection, so we recommend avoiding them for 1 month after surgery.
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Sleeping position
Please check the recommended sleeping positions for 3 months after surgery.For the first week after surgery, avoid bending your neck while sleeping and keep your upper body elevated so your head is higher than your heart, which helps swelling subside faster. Also, do not sleep on your side or on your stomach; sleep facing the ceiling.
