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How Can I Correct my Asymmetrical Nostrils?

asked 1 year ago by Kelly9439
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
Question viewed 207 times
Tags: nostrils, female

Hi i would really like to have my nose corrected. My nostrils are asmmetrical and my nose curves off to my left....i dont really notice it if i look in the mirror too much but if i go on cam or have a photo is really noticable! It even makes each side of my face look different... I would really like to know what i could have done to correct it and if it would leave any scars.

2 answers to How Can I Correct my Asymmetrical Nostrils?

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Asymmetrical nostrils are corrected by rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty with attention directed to the tip and nostrils is performed to make the nostrils more symmetrical. In addition, any warpage of the dorsal cartilaginous septum can be shaved down to give it a straightening effect. Any columellar show is also trimmed both membranous and columellar septum when the end of the caudal septum is warped creating asymmetrical nostrils. This is all done through closed rhinoplasty techniques as outpatient surgery.  
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

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There is no such thing as surgery without scars at least not until we reach the start trek or star wars period of time. Anywhere you get an incision you will get a scar. The plastic surgeon is trained to weight the trade offs of final scar and surgical approach to give a specific result. Your photo only gives a single angle of view so your question cannot be answered specifically. In general though I see the tip asymmetry you describe and think this is a combination of septal... more
Aaron Stone, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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