Can closed rhinoplasty fix my asymmetrical nostrils?

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A: Asymmetric nostrils

By Donn Hickman, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

It is best to share a photograph with respect to keeping your privacy a priority. Everyone has some vagaries of asymmetry in their face and nose. If the nostril gives a snearing appearance because it is tilted and retracted to one side, or simply has an oval versus a round shape, this is important to... more

A: Nostril Symmetry

By Richard W. Fleming, MD - Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Perfect nostril symmetry is an impossible goal. If this is your primary motivation for the surgery, don't have the operation. I'm sorry some friends and acquaintances have had unsatisfactory results. Arguably, rhinoplasty is the most difficult cosmetic operation we do. Pick a surgeon who specializes in this... more

A: Perfect symmetry after rhinoplasty

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Perfect symmetry after rhinoplasty is impossible. Rhinoplasty can refine noses to make them look natural, to maintain or improve the airway, and to improve the size and shape of problem areas( i.e.nostril size).

A: Hold off on surgery for now.

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Achieving symmetry is a near impossible goal and if that is what you are seeking it is very likely you may be disappointed. Attempting to diminish the degree of asymmetry is a more reasoanble approach. If you are having second thoughts and your nose is "not that bad", it sounds as if you should defer... more

A: Rhinoplasty for Asymmetric Nostrils, Be Sure Before Surgery

By Michael A. Persky, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi Adria, Asymmetric nostrils are difficult to even exactly. Rhinoplasty will change your nose for the rest of your life. As you know, it is not like a haircut where if you don't like it, "it will grow back". In some individuals, a slight asymmetry can be corrected with injectable fillers,... more

A: Second Thoughts Mean Hold Off on Surgery

By Tanveer Janjua, MD - Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon

Any time a patient is having second thoughts it is important to hold off on surgery. This gives you time to re-evaluate and figure out exactly what your concerns and fears are and then discuss them with your surgeon before surgery and not after surgery. The nostrils can be made symmetric with close or open... more

A: Nostril Asymmetry is Correctable

By Richard W. Westreich, MD - Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon

Most often, failure in correcting deviated noses lies in failure to correct the nasal septum. New deviations that occur after Rhinoplasty also often involve failure to correct the nasal septum. The nasal septum is a large structure, the base of which lies just behind the columella (the skin between the... more