Slightly Asymmetric Nose Job, Several Years After Surgery, What Options do I Have?

asked 5 months ago by JLW.UK
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
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Tags: asymmetry, options

I had a nose job a few years back on Harley Street to remove the bump, and I'm largely happy with it. One side of it however, is very slightly bulbous. It only notices from a very specific angle, but bothers me - is there any that can be done?

6 answers to Slightly Asymmetric Nose Job, Several Years After Surgery, What Options do I Have?

Asymmetry following rhinoplasty.

Rhinoplasty designed to improve an assymetric or crooked nose will generally result in improved symmetry, but a perfectly straight nose is difficult to achieve depending on the situation prior to surgery. From your description, I would assume that the nose was straight and symmetric before surgery. At present the assymetry is most likely due to misaligned bone or cartilage, both of which are correctable. I agree with the other surgeons that good photos or even a direct... more

Mario J. Imola, MD, DDS
Denver Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Slight asymmetry after rhinoplasty

The only option is to undergo revision rhinoplasty surgery. It is probably not worth going in and altering the nose if it is only slightly asymmetric. Everyone has some degree of facial asymmetry, which is normal. Occasionally a small bulbous bump on one side can be simply removed through a touch up procedure.

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Perhaps a nonsurgical revision rhinoplasty is for you.

Hi JLW; You mention that one side of your nose is different from the other. Often, it is true that such asymmetries are more obvious when the nose is viewed from an angle. Now, it is possible that you might be satisfied with a nonsurgical process, whereby, a filler is injected under the skin of the nose to plump up the areas that are a bit overdone. Overdone, meaning there is too little. If your main problem, though, is that one side is too large, and that filling... more

Robert Kotler, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Slightly Asymmetrical Nose Job

I'm sure that a revision could be done to correct what you describe as a minor contour irregularity. Having done revision rhinoplasty for over 35 years it is always easier to reduce some fullness as you describe rather than having to augment depressions. Good Luck.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Asymmetry after rhinoplasty

If there is substantial asymmetry before surgery it is typically improved but it is never perfect after surgery. With regards to your case please provide photos.