Rhinoplasty to Fix Uneven Nostril on One Side?

asked 1 year ago by Veroni in Dallas, TX
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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Tags: nostrils, definition, profile, symmetrical

I have uneven nostrils that make my frontal view unpleasant to me. Also, I don't mind my left profile, but I hate my right profile. The left nostril is more defined and lifted, while the right one is diagonally flat and lower than the right. Could only one side be worked on, and thus would the procedure be less expensive? How much symmetry can rhinoplasty achieve?

4 answers to Rhinoplasty to Fix Uneven Nostril on One Side?

Correction of uneven nostrils

In any operation, but especially with rhinoplasty, there is a change of making things better and the risk of making things worse. While the photos do show some minor asymmetry, I would likely tell a patient of mine with similar concerns to leave the nose alone and NOT undergo rhinoplasty. The chance of an unsatisfactory outcome in such a case would likely be higher than the chance of a good result. All the best, --DCP

David C. Pearson, MD
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

You do not need surgery

I looked at your pictures multiple times and read your concerns. I would strongly suggest that you leave your nose alone. You have nostril asymmetry and this is very common. I do not think that correction of the nostril will make you happy. You have very nice natural nose and surgery will not make it better.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD
New Orleans Plastic Surgeon