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Can a wide nasal bridge be narrowed?

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Yes — a wide bony bridge is narrowed through controlled osteotomies, precisely planned fractures that allow Dr. Kim to move the nasal bones inward toward a slimmer, more refined width. This is one of the most well-established techniques in structural rhinoplasty.

How much narrowing is achievable depends on your specific bone structure and the thickness of your overlying soft tissue — Dr. Kim evaluates this through your 3D CT scan to determine a realistic, well-proportioned target width relative to the rest of your face, rather than narrowing simply for its own sake.

Consultation Tip

Ask to see how your bridge width will look relative to your eye spacing and overall face width — narrowing is best judged in proportion to your full facial structure, not as an isolated measurement.

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— Dr. Hyung-taek Kim, KOWON Plastic Surgery

What follows is general guidance. The actual cause and surgical approach are decided only after an internal examination, a CT scan and a review of your previous surgical history.

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