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Cause and Solution for Nose Indented on One Side?

asked 2 years ago by Sarah T in England
Latest answer by Aaron Stone, MD
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Tags: age 17 or under, nose, indentation

My nose used to be perfectly symmetrical from both sides when I was younger (I'm 17 now), until recently. I've noticed that one of the sides indents whilst the other is straight. I went to the doctor and he said that my nose is 'fine' as my septum is perfectly straight. Does anyone know what can be causing the indentation, and is it reversible? I've tried researching about it, but nobody seems to have this problem with their nose. Thanks.

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Treating an indent of the nose

The problem is not in the septum it is the position of the upper lateral cartilage that lies between the nasal bones and the tip cartilages. It is most likely due to some external trauma- a knock on the nose. The doctor first needs to look inside the nose and make sure there is no internal valve collapse with inspiration. If the valve is ok the best way to address it is by camouflaging it. My first choice is crushed cartilage taken from elsewhere on the body such as behind the ear... more
Aaron Stone, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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