Flat Nose Rhinoplasty, Which Nose Shape Suits Your Face?

A flat nose, or a nose with a low bridge (no nasal bridge), has a very low or almost absent nasal bridge that makes the face look flat, together with a flared nasal tip and a lot of soft tissue that gives a bulbous nose from the front and the side. This leaves many people unhappy with how their face looks.

• no nasal bridge, so the nose looks flat
• a flared nasal tip, wide nostrils and a nose that is not slim
• no bone can be felt along the bridge
• wide nostrils that are clearly visible
• comments from others, such as a joke that your eyes will slide together if you sleep on your side, that knock your confidence

Many people may not need a very high bridge, just a slightly raised bridge that balances the face, so it looks contoured from the front and the side, with defined features and a soft look from every angle. This can also make doing your make-up and choosing clothes easier. As well as helping your confidence, this can help you feel happier with yourself.

What Causes a Flat Nose (Low Nasal Bridge)?

• genetics
• a bone structure that is out of balance with the face
• an injury in childhood

S45 Clinic has provided rhinoplasty for many years, aiming for a result that does not need reshaping later
(people who want their nose reshaped mostly want to change the shape to follow a changing trend or style)

Flat Nose Rhinoplasty, Which Shape Suits Your Face?

Rhinoplasty can correct a low nasal bridge, and you can choose from several shapes. Your facial structure is the main factor to consider, so the result suits your own style. The doctor assesses, diagnoses and designs a suitable nose shape for each case. If you bring example photos of the nose shape you want, the doctor can assess whether it suits you and design it with you.

Some people may not get a new nose exactly like the example photo they bring, because of their face shape. The doctor designs a suitable shape that is as close as possible to the example. If the shape in the example cannot be achieved, the S45 Clinic doctor explains why in detail and recommends a new nose shape that suits your personality and style.

How to Look After Yourself After Rhinoplasty

• Do not touch, hold or press the nasal bridge.
• While you recover, sleep with your head raised on pillows to help reduce swelling.
• Avoid high-sodium food and alcohol, as advised by the doctor.
• Clean the area gently, and do not pick, peel or scratch hard, to avoid knocking the nose.

If you are worried that a low nasal bridge and little soft tissue affect your confidence, rhinoplasty can help by raising the nasal bridge, and the doctor can design a nose shape that suits your style, whether you want a sharper look or a more contoured, softer face. The doctor assesses and discusses what is suitable with you before rhinoplasty.

At S45 Clinic, rhinoplasty and nose reshaping come with detailed advice on a suitable nose shape, preparing for surgery and looking after yourself afterwards, to help the nose keep its shape in the long term, with close follow-up care for 1 year after surgery