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Do You Think my Nose Requires Cosmetic Surgery

asked 1 year ago by joshpcolts18 in austin, texas
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
Question viewed 541 times
Tags: male, deviated septum

It has come to my attention lately that my nose deviates to my right side. It seems to start deviating right where the bone meets the cartilage. I tried to make this more visible in image 3 with the light. My right nostril is also smaller, & is tougher to breath through than my left, which is noticeably bigger. Do you believe that a procedure is required?

15 answers to Do You Think my Nose Requires Cosmetic Surgery

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Need for Rhinoplasty

If you want to improve  nasal breathing and correct the deviation surgery will be necessary. Select an experienced nasal surgeon.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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Nasal surgery for difficult blocked breathing.

The external bend of your nose strongly suggests you have a structural cause for your obstructive nasal breathing. And if so, you will require surgery if you wish to improve your breathing. Your appearance of the nose can also be altered and improved at the same time.
Oakley Smith, MD

Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.droakleysmithrhinoplasty.com

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Nose requiring cosmetic surgery

The septum in the nose is the dividing line between the left lane and the right lane. When it is off center (deviated), it can cause breathing difficulties. This usually comes from a broken nose. Asymmetric and twisted nasal bones can also cause breathing issues. For breathing purposes a septoplasty is performed out of medical necessity and is billed to the patient’s medical insurance. When there is a cosmetic change on the outside of the nose it is considered a cosmetic... more
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

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Nasal surgery

You never need cosmetic surgery but, if there is a visual problem, that can usually be improved. Also, if you have difficulty breathing, that too can be improved with surgey. I would suggest watching my videos.
Edward J. Domanskis, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Does MY Nose NEED Cosmetic Surgery?

Regarding: "Do You Think my Nose Requires Cosmetic Surgery   It has come to my attention lately that my nose deviates to my right side. It seems to start deviating right where the bone meets the cartilage. I tried to make this more visible in image 3 with the light. My right nostril is also smaller, & is tougher to breath through than my left, which is noticeably bigger. Do you believe that a procedure is required?" NO. We REQUIRE oxygen, Carbohydrates,... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Ned for a Rhinoplasty

"Need" for cosmetic surgery doesn't exist.  An appropriate candidate for surgery is a healthy person who presents with a specific complaint that can reasonably addressed with a cosmetic procedure. I would not personally suggest a cosmetic Rhinoplasty in your case.  Your septal deviation could be addressed from a functional standpoint.
Stephen Prendiville, MD

Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drprendiville.com

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Needs and Cosmetic Surgery

Josh The decision about cosmetic surgery is always a subjective issue that only you can decide. No one "needs" it.  It is purely a matter of whether your desire is constant and persistant.
Richard Sadove, MD

Gainesville Plastic Surgeon

www.sadovecosmeticsurgery.com

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Need for a nose job

What you are describing is a common problem.... you have a cartilageoous twist and a caudal septal dislocation. In laymans terms... the lower half of your nose ( the cartilage part ) is crooked and the bottom tip is displaced into your nostril. The end result of this is both cosmetic and functional with breathing restriction. You need a combined septorhinoplasty to correct both your appearence and your breathing. The proceedure takes 1 hour is usually done under iv sedation and gets excellent more
Richard Galitz, MD

Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty required?

Required is not a term I would use to describe your  nose.  You  have a proportionate, male nose which is not deformed.  Nobody is perfectly symetrical and overall I would say you are not deformed.  If your nose bothers you then, of course, some elements can be changed.  This is a very subjective decision.  Functional problems with breathing can lead to sinus problems and may be a relative need to do something to improve your nasal air flow... more
Talmage J. Raine, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Nose Requires Cosmetic Surgery

Thanks for the photos of your nose. Cosmetically I would NOT recommend a surgery. If functionally you have breathing issues than by all means have a surgery to correct. 
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty

If you are unhappy with the appearance of your nose, you may want a rhinoplasty. But, everyone has some asymmetry and it would be impossible to make it perfect.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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The deviation of your nose may be from a deviated ansal septum.

I reviewed the photos you posted, and read your concern. Your nose is well proportioned for your face, so if you're only concerned by the deviation you should get a diagnosis. You should consult several board-certified rhinoplasty specialists to see what's best for you. All the best from NJ.
Eric M. Joseph, MD

West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.ericmjoseph.com

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No surgery is "required" unless the breathing or appearance bothers you.

If your breathing is obstructed and you don't like the crookedness, then you should have this corrected. See an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon whose work you admire.
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Uneven nostrils can indicate a deviated septum

When the nostril is uneven in the 'worms eye view' from the bottom of the nose, it can often mean a deviation in the septum which divides on side of the nose from the other. Combined with breathing issues, and an external shift of the bridge of the nose all signs point to a deviated septum. Correction can be designed to address breathing alone, or you may wish to have the nose straightened a bit. Both are possible with rhinoplasty. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd more
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Deviated Nasal Correction

It appears that you have a developmental linear nasal deviation. This is usually seen in conjunction with a deviated septum and can be corrected. Whether you NEED it corrected is really up to you. If there are breathing difficulties or concerns with the appearance of the nose, then the surgery may be for you.
Richard W. Westreich, MD

Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon

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