Table of contents

• What is the bridge of the nose?
• What are the problems of the bridge of the nose?
• What are the causes of the bridge of the nose?
  • 1- Genetics and race
  • 2- Incomplete physical bone development
  • 3- Bone growth
  • Injury
  • 4- Previous nose surgery
  • 5- Diseases and congenital disorders
  • 6- Environmental factors or lifestyle
• What are the types of nasal bridge?..
  • 1- Recessed nasal bridge
  • 2- Flat nasal bridge
  • 3- Nose bridge Wide
  • 4- Hooked nose bridge
  • 5- Short nose bridge
  • 6- Prominent nose bridge
  • 7- Prominent nose bridge
  • 7- Prominent nose bridge
  • 8-rol>C big nose bridge
• Nose bridge removal methods What is it?
• How should a baby's nose bridge be?..
  • What is the sign of a wide baby's nose bridge?
  • Can a baby's flat nose bridge be a sign of Down syndrome?
• Is the nasal bridge depression normal in children?
• What is the cause of the nose bridge bulge after surgery?.. What is it?
• What is the cause of nasal bridge swelling after surgery?
• What are the characteristics of nasal pharynx in genetic disorders and which syndromes is it related to?
• Nose bridge in several lines
• Frequently asked questions/

What is the bridge of the nose?

English text:

"The bridge of the nose is the upper part of the nose, where the nasal bones and surrounding soft tissues provide structural support."
— Wikipedia

Persian translation:

"The bridge of the nose is the upper part of the nose, where the nasal bones and surrounding soft tissues provide structural support."

Quotation source: Wikipedia – Paul Bini

The bridge of the nose in medical terms is the part of the nose that is located between the root of the nose and the tip of the nose.... If you move your finger down from the top of the nose, right between the eyes, the first relatively wide and bony part you touch is the bridge of the nose. This area actually includes the nasal bones and the cartilage underneath..

What are the problems of the bridge of the nose?

The most important problems of the nasal bridge are:

• little nose
• nose bump
• Broad nose bridge
• Skewedness and deviation of the bridge of the nose
• Slight unevenness or small bump on the bridge of the nose after surgery and trauma
• Broken nose
• Congenital disorders of bone or cartilage
• Protrusion or temporary swelling after the operation

You should know that some diseases, such as nasal polyps, can also indirectly affect the appearance of the nasal bridge by obstructing and changing the way of breathing... In the article, what is a nasal polyp?

What are the reasons for the formation of the nasal bridge?

Nasal bridge abnormalities can be due to the following reasons:

1- Genetics and race

Some features of the nose, such as a flat, wide or prominent bridge of the nose, are only related to genes and breeds.... This condition usually does not cause a functional problem and is only an appearance feature.

2- Incomplete growth of bone or cartilage

In babies and children, the bones of the nose are not yet fully developed and the cartilages are soft. As a result, the bridge of the nose can be flat, sunken or short.

3- Injury or physical damage

Any type of blow or fracture to the nose, even if it is mild, can change the structure of the bone or cartilage of the bridge of the nose... Even if you do not take the small bumps in infancy or childhood seriously, you may face abnormalities in the appearance of your nose as an adult.

4- Previous nose surgery

Excessive removal of bone or cartilage, weakness of the nasal septum or disproportionate grafting can cause protrusion and depression of the bridge of the nose and asymmetry of the profile or the whole face.

5- Congenital diseases and disorders

Genetic syndromes such as Down syndrome cause the bridge of the nose to be wide, flat or sunken. Of course, this situation is associated with other changes in the face.

Some diseases such as types of vasculitis (vasculitis, inflammatory diseases of blood vessels) or severe infection of the nasal septum have the ability to destroy the cartilage and provide the basis for nasal bridge problems.

6- Environmental or lifestyle factors

Using certain drugs, such as cocaine, can destroy the cartilage of the nasal septum and collapse the bridge of the nose...Also, severe nasal or sinus infections in childhood can limit cartilage growth.

What are the types of nose bridge?

The bridge of the nose is more than just a part of the facial anatomy, it is considered the main element of facial coordination.... According to the height, width and shape of the bridge of the nose, cosmetic specialists and plastic surgeons divide it into the following forms:

1- Recessed nasal bridge

If instead of being flat or slightly prominent, the bridge of the nose is lower than normal or looks hollow, it means that the bridge of the nose is sunken....Imagine that we want to draw a gently sloping line from the forehead to the tip of the nose....If this line has a valley or depression in the middle, it can cause a sunken bridge of the nose....summarized as follows:

• Genetics and race: Some people, especially Asian and African races, naturally have a low nasal bridge.
• Cartilage or bone growth disorders
• Tail or broken nose
• Previous nose surgery
• Congenital disorders Rare such as Binder syndrome or Crouzon syndrome which restricts the growth of the bones and cartilage of the nose.

The aesthetic challenge of nasal bridge depression

In profile view, instead of a straight or slightly arched line, you see a hollow or sunken shape. Also, the nose appears shorter or straighter than usual.

In the full face view, the nose looks wider than the front..... Sometimes even the eyes are seen further apart because the bridge of the nose is not long enough to separate them.

The doctor suggests cartilage, bone and even artificial prostheses to treat the bridge of the nose.

2- Straight nose bridge

Suppose you draw a thin ruler from the middle of the forehead, right between the eyebrows, on the nose to the tip of the nose....if this line continues without any ridges (like humps) or depressions (like depressions), the bridge of the nose is flat....if you look at classical Greek statues, there are turreted statues with most of them..that is, when you look at the profile, you don't see any humps or dimples....in many East Asian races like Chinese or Korean The bridge of the nose is flat and relatively low....

Beauty challenge of straight nose bridge

These types of bridges usually have a low height (low bridge) and this makes the nose appear more open from the front... In fact, from the front, the nose is not much different from the eyes and cheeks in terms of depth, so the eyes appear more prominent and the nose is less visible.

In this case, the surgeon uses the following techniques to lift the nose and artificially highlight it:

• Cartilage graft: In this surgery, the doctor takes a piece of cartilage from the nasal septum or ear and places it like a small piece of brick on the bridge of the nose to increase its height.
• Implant (reinforcement of the implant): In some cases, the doctor uses silicone prostheses instead of cartilage.... These prostheses act like a metal frame under the bridge and raise the bridge of the nose.

3- Wide nose bridge

In this type of bridge, when you look at the face from the front, the distance between the two lines that define the bridge of the nose is large... in fact, the nose is more like a wide strip instead of being like a narrow line in the middle of the face... imagine drawing a narrow line on paper... this is the narrow bridge.... now draw the same line with a thick marker.. The final image widens like the bridge of the nose.

Beauty challenge of wide nose bridge

Since this bony-cartilaginous band in the middle of the face is wider than ideal, the eyes appear a little closer together.. This is why the nose appears larger than it is at first glance. It can be caused by genetics, fracture or bad fusion of nasal bones.

4- Hooked nose bridge

When viewed in profile, the bridge of the hooked nose has a downward or forward bend in the middle. The tip of the nose hangs slightly downward or forward relative to the supposed line between the bridge and the bridge, just like a fish hook or an eagle's beak...

Imagine drawing a straight line from the forehead to the tip of the nose.. In the bridge of the hooked nose, this line is slightly curved in the middle and the tip of the nose protrudes like a small hook.

Beauty challenge of hooked nose bridge

This type of nose bridge makes you have a great and classic face in profile...that is, the shape of the nose is symmetrical and has a natural and recognizable curve....If the arch is high, the appearance of the nose will be heavier and more impressive, in this case you will have a more serious face.

If the arch and curvature of the bridge of the nose is high, the surgeon will reduce the prominence of bone and cartilage on the bridge...

5- Short nose bridge

In this case, the height of the bridge of the nose is low and the distance between the root and the tip of the nose seems small...

Place your finger on the nose.. If the bridge of the nose is short or low, you will feel your finger almost on the entire bridge, otherwise there is a significant distance between the finger and the bridge of the nose.

Beauty challenge of short nose bridge

If you have a short bridge of your nose, you probably have the following things you want to correct:

• The nose is seen more open from the front.... because the bridge of the nose is low, the middle line of the nose is level with the cheeks and eyes and has no protrusion.... As a result, the nose looks a little flat or wide even if the tip of the nose is good.
• The nymph face is shallow.... It does not come out of the profile of the nose and the face becomes flat.
• Eyes appear smaller or closer together.

In cosmetic surgery (rhinoplasty), the goal is usually to slightly increase the height of the bridge so that the nose can be seen from the front and profile more harmoniously and attractively, without looking unnatural or artificial.

6- Protruding nasal bridge

In this figure, the bridge of the nose is humped or protruding and you can clearly see this ridge in profile...just like a small angle or peak in a straight line.

A hump or protrusion of the nasal bridge can be cartilaginous, bony, or a combination of both... a bony hump is harder and more prominent, while a cartilaginous hump is softer and palpable.

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Beauty challenge of protruding nose bridge

The main beauty problem of a protruding nose bridge is the disruption of the proportion and harmony of the face.... This issue makes the face look older and even harsher.... The profile of the face is greatly affected by this protrusion.... That is why many patients say: "I am not satisfied with my profile picture".

According to the severity of the swelling, the doctor suggests different solutions for treatment, which can include the following:

• Open surgery or closed nose surgery
• filler injection
• Laser and fine file

7- Prominent nose bridge

When we say that the bridge of the nose is long and prominent, it means that the middle part of the nose (from between the two eyes to the tip of the nose) protrudes from the face more than usual..

Beauty challenge of prominent nose bridge

The main problem of those who have a prominent nose bridge is that the nose becomes the center of attention and the natural harmony between the parts is disturbed.

8- curved nose bridge

When the middle line of the nose deviates from the root to the tip of the nose to the right or left instead of being straight, we say that the bridge of the nose is bent... one side of the nose is higher and the other side is lower or vice versa... in other words, the nose is in the shape of the letter S or C, which is associated with this curvature in many cases.. The most important reasons for tilting the bridge of the nose are:

• Strike or fracture of the nasal bone
• Asymmetric growth of bones or cartilage
• Genetic factors or even failed nose surgery

Beauty challenge of curved nose bridge

Since the nose is in the center of the face, even a slight deviation makes all parts of the face look asymmetric.... At first glance, the viewer's eye unconsciously focuses on the crooked nose, which makes the beauty of other parts of the face (such as eyes and lips) less visible.

9- Big nose bridge

When the nose line looks too wide or prominent from the profile or face, or the nose bone is too prominent, it means you have a big nose bridge.... in fact, the bony and cartilaginous part is prominent and the nose looks longer or more prominent.... In men, sometimes a big nose bridge is a sign of strength and attractiveness in women... more harsh.

Barack Obama and George Clooney are among the characters who can be said to have a prominent nose bridge.

Beauty challenge of big nose bridge

In profile, the line of the nose is not smooth and excessive protrusion puts the nose in the center of attention. The surgeon tries to reduce the width and volume of the bridge of the nose by correcting the bone or cartilage.

What are the methods of removing the bridge of the nose?

To straighten the bridge of the nose, you must first know what the problem is.. Is it convex, concave, crooked or wide?. Because the correction method is different for each one.

For example, if the bridge of the nose is concave or uneven, the doctor uses a filler injection, which is a non-surgical and minimally invasive method... in this way, the depressions are filled and the unevenness is smoothed.

If the bridge of the nose is bulging and crooked or has a hump, the best and most permanent method is rhinoplasty (rhinoplasty)...

What should a child's nose look like?

The bridge of the baby's nose is low and soft.... In babies, the bones of the nose are not yet fully developed and the cartilages are soft and flexible.... That's why when we look from the front or in profile, the bridge of the nose looks slightly depressed or flat.. Also, the edges of the nose are small and the tip of the nose is relatively wide.>

In the profile view, the bridge of the nose is almost flat or slightly hollow. In addition, the height of the bridge of the nose is low and very different from adults.

English text:

"The nasal bones are two wedge-shaped bones that form the bridge of the nose....They play an important role in the structure of the face and the function of the nose."
— Verywell Health

Persian translation:

"Nasal bones are two wedge-shaped bones that form the bridge of the nose... They play a very important role in the structure of the face and the function of the nose."

Citation Source: Verywell Health – Nasal Bone Anatomy

What is the sign of a wide nose bridge in a baby?

Some babies have a wide bridge of the nose due to genetics, for example, we can mention the African race... The wide bridge of the nose of the baby can indicate syndromes or congenital abnormalities such as Down syndrome and Edwards syndrome (trisomy 18).

Can the smooth bridge of the baby's nose be a sign of Down syndrome?..

A flat or low nasal bridge alone is not a definite sign of Down syndrome, but it is one of the common features seen in many babies with this syndrome. Nose features in Down syndrome include:

• Flat nose bridge or low vision
• The tip of the nose is small and round
• Nose short and wide from the front
• Nostrils wider or rounder than normal

Smooth nasal bridge can also be seen in normal babies, especially in breeds that genetically have a short nasal bridge.... The nasal bridge in Down syndrome is often associated with the following symptoms:

• Extra fold of skin in the inner corner of the eye
• Almond eyes and short distance between the eyes
• Short arms and legs and abnormal proportions of fingers
• Low muscle tone (hypotonia). Muscle tone refers to the amount of muscle resistance to involuntary stretch or movement, even when you are not moving the muscle intentionally.
• Growth delay and other physical and motor characteristics

Is the depression of the bridge of the nose normal in children?

In most children up to about five to seven years, the depression of the bridge of the nose is completely normal... because the bones of the nose have not developed and the cartilages are still soft.... As time passes and the child grows, the bridge of the nose gradually becomes longer and more prominent... The depression of the bridge of the nose in children is alarming if it is accompanied by the following symptoms:

• Almond or spaced eyes
• Small or flat nose tip
• Short shape change of the upper lip or jaw
• Low muscle tone
• Short arms and legs
• Short, extra or curved fingers
• Severe nasal congestion or sleep apnea
• Inability of the child to suck milk

What is the cause of nasal bridge swelling after surgery?

The reasons for protruding nose bridge after surgery are:

• Excessive removal of bone or cartilage in previous surgery
• Asymmetry in bone or cartilage shortening: If one side of the nose is shortened more than the other side, the bridge of the nose is seen as half-faced.
• Disproportionate cartilage or bone graft: Excessive or incorrect use of cartilage grafts can cause prolapse.
• Swelling or inflammation after surgery: after rhinoplasty, swelling of the nasal tissues is normal and causes the bridge of the nose to appear longer or more protruding than it actually is for a few weeks or even months.... This change is temporary and with the reduction of swelling, the bridge of the nose gradually finds its natural and final shape..

What is the cause of nasal bridge depression after surgery?

The most important reasons for nasal bridge depression after surgery are:

• Removing too much cartilage or bone: If the septum or bridge of the nose is shaved too much, the bridge of the nose becomes hollow.
• Weakness or destruction of nasal septum cartilage: Nasal septum cartilage plays the role of a pillar....if it is weak or damaged, the bridge of the nose sinks.... The cause can be improper surgical technique or previous surgeries.
• Infection or tissue necrosis after surgery: Infection can cause the destruction of cartilage and bone tissue and create depression.
• Using an improper prosthesis or graft: A displaced or unresorbed prosthesis can cause the nasal bridge to cave in or break.

What is the cause of nasal bridge swelling after surgery?

After rhinoplasty, you may experience swelling for the following reasons:

• Surgery causes damage to the tissues, skin, cartilage, and bones.... In this situation, the body reacts naturally and the interstitial fluid collects in the tissues.... As a result, the bridge of the nose looks fuller and bulging for several weeks or months.
• Lymphatic fluid accumulation causes soft and diffuse swelling in the nose, which usually lasts for several weeks....Lymph is a fluid that flows through the tissues....its main function is to collect excess fluid, proteins, and cellular waste from the tissues and return them to the blood.
• During the nose surgery or after it, there is a possibility that some blood will collect under the skin.... For this reason, you will face local swelling and slight bruising.... Reading the article What is rhinoplasty will familiarize you more with this surgery and its common complications.
• Impact or pressure on the nose after surgery
• Extreme activity or heavy exercise in the first weeks
• Using a lot of salt in the diet
• Sleeping on the face or pressure on the nose

Swelling of the bridge of the nose after surgery is completely normal and is considered a part of the recovery process... The reduction of swelling is gradual and it may take 6 to 12 months to determine the final shape of the nose...

What are the characteristics of the depression of the bridge of the nose in genetic disorders and which syndromes is it related to?

Recessed nasal bridge in genetic disorders is caused by the incomplete development of nasal bone or cartilage.... You can recognize this problem at the birth of a baby.... Normally, the nasal bridge is a small support between the eyes that gives strength to the tip of the nose, but in some genetic syndromes, it is caused by the lack of this support. profile or front view sunken and flat.

In Down syndrome, this depression is usually associated with almond-shaped eyes, a round face, and small ears.... In Binder syndrome, the depression is much more severe and the nose is short and the tip is lower than normal.... In Edward syndrome, in addition to the sunken nasal bridge, other parts of the face are smaller and are even seen in some connective tissue disorders such as heart and hand disorders.. May is present, but this time with longer facial features and skin Softer comes with it.

Weakness of the cartilage of the nasal septum is the most important feature of the depression of the bridge of the nose in genetic disorders.... This causes the tip of the nose to not have enough support and if it is severe, it can affect the respiratory function.... For this reason, by observing such a depression, in addition to the appearance, the doctor also checks the function of the nose and makes sure of the existence of a breathing problem>..

The bridge of the nose in several lines

The bridge of the nose is a complex structure of cartilage and bone that plays a role in both beauty and respiratory function.... Any abnormality in it, such as hump, depression, flatness or width, requires a comprehensive evaluation and appropriate treatment method... According to the problem, the doctor suggests surgical and non-surgical methods.

If you have any questions about nasal bridge correction, you can consult a surgeon or an otolaryngologist... At GCORP LLC, you can get an online consultation from an online surgeon or an otolaryngologist and ask your questions.. system.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the bridge of the nose?
The bridge of the nose is the bony and cartilaginous part above the nose that is located between the eyes and gives strength to the tip of the nose.
What does the implantable bridge of the nose mean? of the nose to lift, fill or straighten it... usually the doctor recommends this technique in the following conditions.. This is done:
- Symmetry or a better shape is needed in the bridge of the nose.
- The bridge of the nose is short and low.
- The bridge of the nose is sunken.

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