Open roof deformity after rhinoplasty can make the nasal bridge look unusually wide, flat, irregular, or uneven from the front and side. Some patients notice a visible gap, harsh bridge contour, or a nose that lost its natural bridge definition after hump reduction or bridge reshaping.

At ETONNE Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul, revision rhinoplasty focuses on restoring nasal bone structure, smoothing the bridge, and improving overall nasal balance.



Why Does Open Roof Deformity Happen After Rhinoplasty?

Open roof deformity may happen when the nasal bones are not properly repositioned after dorsal hump reduction or bridge lowering. It can also occur from incomplete osteotomy, uneven bone healing, excessive bridge reduction, or poor structural planning during the first surgery.

How Can Revision Rhinoplasty Help?

Revision rhinoplasty may correct open roof deformity by repositioning the nasal bones, narrowing the upper bridge, smoothing irregular contours, restoring bridge height, or combining bone correction with cartilage or implant support when needed.

Signs of Open Roof Deformity

Common signs include a wide or flat upper bridge, visible bridge irregularity, uneven nasal bones, a gap-like appearance along the bridge, or loss of smooth nasal definition after rhinoplasty.

Bone Structure and Bridge Balance

Open roof correction requires careful evaluation of the nasal bones, bridge width, dorsal contour, and facial proportions. The goal is not only to narrow the bridge, but to restore a stable and natural-looking nasal line.

Why Choose ETONNE Plastic Surgery?

ETONNE Plastic Surgery provides customized revision rhinoplasty for patients with open roof deformity, wide nasal bridge, uneven nasal bones, or bridge irregularity after rhinoplasty. Each plan is tailored to nasal bone structure, previous surgery history, skin condition, bridge support, and natural facial harmony.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can open roof deformity after rhinoplasty be corrected?

Yes. Open roof deformity can often be corrected with revision rhinoplasty by repositioning the nasal bones, narrowing the bridge, smoothing irregularities, and restoring structural support.

Why does my nasal bridge look wide after rhinoplasty?

A wide bridge may result from open roof deformity, incomplete nasal bone repositioning, swelling, uneven healing, or bridge support imbalance after hump reduction.

What causes open roof deformity?

It commonly occurs when the nasal bones are not properly closed after dorsal hump reduction or bridge lowering, leaving the upper bridge wide, flat, or irregular.

Can open roof deformity affect breathing?

In some cases, nasal bone or bridge structure issues may occur together with internal nasal narrowing, septal deviation, or nasal valve weakness that can affect breathing.

Is open roof correction difficult?

Yes. It requires careful revision planning because the nasal bones, bridge contour, scar tissue, and previous surgical changes must be evaluated together.

Will revision rhinoplasty make my bridge narrower?

If the bridge looks wide due to open roof deformity, revision may help narrow and reshape the bridge while keeping the result natural and proportional.

Will I need cartilage or implant support?

Some patients may need cartilage grafting or implant support if bridge height, contour, or structural stability also needs improvement.

How long should I wait before revision rhinoplasty?

Most patients should wait around 6 to 12 months after rhinoplasty so swelling and bone healing can stabilize unless severe functional or structural problems require earlier correction.

Will the result look natural?

A properly planned revision should restore a smoother, more refined bridge while maintaining natural facial balance.

Why choose ETONNE Plastic Surgery for open roof deformity revision?

ETONNE Plastic Surgery focuses on customized revision rhinoplasty that corrects nasal bone contour, restores bridge structure, improves balance, and maintains natural facial harmony.