Can Rhinoplasty Narrow a Wide Nose and Still Look Natural?

My nostrils are very small but my ala is really wide esspecially when i laugh. Is there a way the doctor can bring in my ala or prevent it from...

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What to Do with Scabs Inside the Nostrils After Rhinoplasty?

I had Rhinoplasty one month ago. I have scabs on the inside of my nostrils and they are very uncomfortable. I was told to use peroxide and q-tips...

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Can Rhinoplasty Correct Asymmetric Nostrils?

Septoplasty has left my left nostril larger than before. Is it possible to correct it back to its original size? Can rhinoplasty fix this kind of problem?

18 doctor answers

How Can I Reduce Nostril Flare or Size?

I like the size and shape of my nose, but I do not like how my nostrils flare up even when they are relaxed. I am part Latino, and I understand that...

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Can Alar Base Reduction Be Done Alone?

Can alar base reduction Rhinoplasty be done with no tip or bridge work, just the nostril? if so, what would be the average price for just alar base...

11 doctor answers

Too Soon After Surgery to Be Worried About Uneven Nostrils?

I recently had open rhinoplasty and am now one week post-op. I realize that the end result is forever away, however, I am a little concerned about...

7 doctor answers

Repair of Left Nostril Larger Than the Right?

I want an overall nose reshaping operation including the sinus/nasal surgery on top. I have a bent/blocked/large nose & one nostril is bigger....

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One Nostril Not Healing Properly After Rhinoplasty

I had Rhinoplasty done almost two weeks ago and I have noticed that one nostril is healing propertly, but the other is not. It can be seen on the...

10 doctor answers

Breathing Problem and Uneven Nostrils After Rhinoplasty?

Having some problems breathing out of my right nostril and it feels like the inside is real low. Also I know my nose is still swollen it's only been a...

9 doctor answers

Rhinoplasty to Improve Front View of Nose?

I like my nose overall, but I'm not happy with the front view. I think it's too wide from base to nostril. Also it spreads and droops when I smile. ...

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Best Rhinoplasty Excision to Narrow Flared Nostrils?

I'm having weir excisions done to narrow the flare of my nostrils. My physician recommends sill excisions, but from what I've read to reduce the flare...

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Will Fixing Nose Tip Also Narrow Nostril Flare?

I have a bulbous tip and my nostrils are flared a little more than I would like (especially when I smile). Apart from that, I like my nose. I am...

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Can Rhinoplasty Enlarge or Widen a Tiny Nostril?

Can rhinoplasty enlarge or widen a tiny nostril? One of my nostril holes is medium and the other is so tiny you can barely see it.

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Will Alar Reduction Reduce Nostril Width?

I have had Rhinoplasty 10 years ago. I like my profile, but I still feel self-conscious about the thick width of my nostrils. They really are...

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Options to Correct Uneven Nostrils After Rhinoplasty?

I have uneven nostrils resulting from a Rhinoplasty 11 days ago. I'm not interested in revision, as I want the nostril to be larger--not smaller. What...

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Can an Alarplasty Be Done Alone?

And how much does it cost?

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Will Nostrils Even out Eventually After Rhinoplasty?

After 6 weeks, the nostrils shape and location, size isn't going to change? The high one is small but high (as if I smelled something bad) The one on...

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Alarplasty for High and Flared Nostrils?

I have a decent bridge but I have very flared nostrils and they are high as well. I want my nostils to be greatly reduced and the bridge narrowed a...

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How Long Before I See Alar Base Reduction Results?

How long before alar base reduction results are visible? How long will the swelling and redness last?

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Is It Possible to Fix Wide, Pig-like Nose?

Most of the Rhinoplasty before and after photos involve people with a bump on their nose bridge or with noses that are too tall. I'm Asian and my...

13 doctor answers

Cortisol Injection to Correct Large Nostril?

I had rhinoplasty 3 years ago, with a minor revision a year later for a "drooping tip. I may be looking way far into this, but my left nostril is...

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Best Rhinoplasty Procedure to Fix Wide Nostrils?

I'm caucasian, white female who has very wide nostrils. I usually see nose jobs with people that have a hump. I don't have that at all. My problem is...

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Lumps on Nose Bridge and Nostrils 2 Years After Rhinoplasty

It is two years after my nose job where I had a deviated septum fixed and a bump in the bridge of my nose shaved. Now I have small lumps in the bridge...

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Alar Rim Graft to Reshape Nostrils and Columella?

I had 3 Rhinoplasties before since I had a very big nose. Dorsum has a silicone implant. Presently, I'm not happy with Alar/nostril thickess, shape (v...

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Asymmetric Nostrils 7 Weeks After Rhinoplasty Normal?

My nose is quite swollen but my biggest concern is that my nostrils look uneven. Is this normal 7 weeks after Rhinoplasty?

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Are There Less Possible Complications with Tiplasty Vs. Full Rhinoplasty?

If I just want to upturn the tip and all I need is a graft to add support to tip, is there less chance for complicatoins (crooked tip, uneven...

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Removing Scabs in Nose from Rhinoplasty?

I had Rhinoplasty done about a week ago and my nose is full of scabs. I know this is normal but the scabs are very annoying. I can hardly breathe...

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Type of Rhinoplasty for my Crooked Nose?

I am 25-year-old female with a nose I do not like. What type of Rhinoplasty would you perform on my nose? Looking at my nose from a front view, my...

11 doctor answers

Asymmetric Nostrils After Septo-Rhinoplasty

I had Septo-Rhinoplasty a month ago to straighten my nose (as it went slightly to the right) and also a small hump. My left nostril is now curved and ...

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Long-term Nose Bleeds Many Years After Rhinoplasty

I've had 2 rhinoplasty surgeries. First one healed and the cartilage was pronounced on the tip and looked "done" and my nose bled and...

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How Can Asymmetrical Nostrils Be Corrected?

I have one nostril larger than the other. What can be done to make them more symmetrical? It’s just a small difference, but sure is noticeable...

13 doctor answers

Crooked Columella and Uneven Nostrils After Rhinoplasty

I recently had Rhinoplasty done (June 16th). My nose was very wide and lacked definition. As time passes, my nostrils appear to be uneven. The left...

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Alar Base Reduction and Weir Technique Difference?

What is the difference between an alar base reduction and the Weir technique? I was under the impression that both reduce the size of the nostrils.

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Asymmetry After Rhinoplasty

I had a Rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago and I'm noticing obvious asymmetry. One side of the nose is longer than the other, and one side looks normal while the...

4 doctor answers

Alar Base Procedure for Asian Nose?

I'm fine with my nose, save for it's always been too large at the base, and is especially bad when I smile as it flares out. It's out of proportion...

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Smaller Nostrils and Bigger Tip After Rhinoplasty

I had Rhinoplasty almost 3 weeks ago, My upper lip is so stiff and my tip looks bigger than before i got it done. All I wanted was my nostrils narrow...

3 doctor answers

What to Do About Deformities After Rhinoplasty?

I had Rhinoplasty 5 months ago, open procedure with the osteotomy (shaving of the dorsum), and tip plasty for a bulbous tip. But after five monts, I...

3 doctor answers

Scar Tissue & Asymmetric Nostrils 8 Weeks Post-Rhinoplasty

After Septo-rhinoplasty & turbinate reduction,my nostrils are v asymmetrical. They were slightly pre-op but wasn't too noticeable. Now the...

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Nostrils Look Pinched After Rhinoplasty

I had open Rhinoplasty 9 days ago and had my splint taken off today. I would really love an unbiased, professional opinion about my result. My...

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Rhinoplasty Advice for a Natural-looking Yet Noticeable Result?

I'll be getting rhinoplasty, and I need advice on what to do to make it how I desire. I want a noticeable difference in my nose, but I don't want it ...

15 doctor answers

Procedures to Make Nose Symmetrical and Proportionate to the Face?

As you can see my nostrils are very big, and my tip is very bulbous, and although you may not see it, my nose is a little crooked (pictures reverse)....

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Can Fillers or a Revision Reshape my Nose Bridge?

A month ago, I had a Rhinoplasty. The doctor unfortunately lowered the bridge too low, and my nostrils look uneven and smaller then usual. I...

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Right Nostril Still Swollen After Rhinoplasty?

Could my right nostril still be swollen 4 months after Rhinoplasty? It looks completly different to my other one. The left side dents inwards while...

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Can Alar Base Alone Fix Wide Nostrils and Nasal Base?

I hate how my nostrils flare and don't like how wide the bottom of my nose is. Do I need a full nose job? Thanks! I will travel wherever I have to to...

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Procedure and Incision Type to Fix Wide Nostrils?

My nostrils are too wide but I wonder if fixing them will wreck the tip of my nose. Which procedure and incision type would be best used to fix my...

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Risk of Uneveness with Rhinoplasty for Wide Nose and Upturned Tip?

What kind of Rhinoplasty would be the best option for me. I want my nose to look straight from the side and also thinner from the front. Is there a...

17 doctor answers

Is my Nose Really Not Suitable for Rhinoplasty?

I went for a Rhinoplasty consultation 2 years ago, and the surgeon said nothing could be done for me. I have a very big, wide, round nose with large...

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What is This Bump Inside my Nostril After Closed Rhinoplasty?

I had a closed rhinoplasty about a month ago. My surgeon used absorbable sutures. There is a red bump inside my left nostril which looks similar to a...

5 doctor answers

Had Doctor Made my Nostrils Too Small?

I had surgery 40 days ago.i think i am having breathing problem doctor narrowed my nostrils, i think new nose holes are small, can he make them bigger?

8 doctor answers

Is Twilight Anesthesia Safe for Rhinoplasty?

I have considered a surgeon but he only uses twilight sedation. I heard negative stories about this type of anesthesia. I am having a complete...

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Inside Nostril Swelling After Rhinoplasty

I had open rhinoplasty exactly 1 month ago, overall im happy with the results of the bridge, however one of my nostrils is bigger than the other. When...

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Are Asymmetrical Nostrils After Rhinoplasty Normal?

Hello, I've had open Rhinoplasty roughly 3 weeks ago i still have a lot of swelling but whats bothering me a lot is the asymmetry in my nostrils...

6 doctor answers

Will a Nose Job Change the Shape of my Nostrils?

My concern is that by moving down my hump, the nostrils will expand outward. Is this a real chance of happening?

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Nose Job for Wide Nose and Facial Harmony?

I was always aware that my nose was very wide across the tip and nostrils and have considered a nose job. I am afraid that a thin nose would look bad...

8 doctor answers

How Bad Are the Scars from Alar Narrowing?

I need to narrow my nostrils. I worry about the scars being noticeable like there are "buggers" coming out of both nostrils. Am I being too...

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Open Rhinoplasty Vs Closed Tip-plasty for Subtle Nose Correction?

I need Rhinoplasty to fix the asymmetry in my nostrils. I went to the two "best" surgeons in the area. The first said I would need Open...

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One of my Nostrils is Higher and Less Attached Than the Other. Can This Be Fixed?

In the attached picture, I made sure there was no uneven lighting and that I was facing the lens straight on.

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How to Treat Alar Retraction?

I've always been very self concious of my retracted nostrils. I hate the columella show- especially from the right side! Also, I hate how large/flared...

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Is It Possible to Change the Position of the Nostrils?

The bridge of my nose is pretty straight, but the tip is a tiny bit twisted to one side, boxy-looking and pointed down farther than I would like....

8 doctor answers

Composite Grafting for Retracted Nostrils?

 I have been told that I need composite grafts using ear cartilage and skin to lower my severely retracted nostrils (after 2 surgeries). This...

3 doctor answers

Rhinoplasty with Tip and Nostril Reduction Only?

I plan on getting Rhinoplasty soon and want to change my bridge, tip and nostrils. I have wide nostrils and a wide tip and wanted to ask if it is...

8 doctor answers

16 Year Old Wanting to Get a Fairly Complicated Rhinoplasty in a Few Months?

I turned 16 august 8th, the way my deviated septum is also makes my lips slightly asymetrical. I also have a hump and wave as well as a bulbous tip...

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Can Wide Nostrils Be Fixed?

In 2006 I had upper jaw surgery to fix an underbite. My upper jaws was moved forward and resulted in my nose looking wider. If I get rhinoplasty...

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Uneven Nostrils and Leaning Nose After Rhinoplasty?

I am almost 5 months post-op and my nostrils are still uneven and do not seem to be evening out. I am unhappy with it and am wondering what could have...

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Considering Alarplasty for my Nostrils - Would I Be a Good Candidate?

Hi, I have been considering a nostril reduction for a long time. I love the bridge of my nose it is fairly narrow and high/tall for an asian but i...

7 doctor answers

Are Post-Rhinoplasty Assymetrical Nostrils Fixable?

I had rhinoplasty around 3 months ago and what makes me so disappointed is the obvious asymmetry in my nostrils both apparent from the side views as...

7 doctor answers

Tip Refinement, Nostril Reduction Desired but Surgeons Won't Do It

I have a masculine ball tip and desire a pointer and defined tip. I've consulted a couple of doctors and some give the same argument; I have strong...

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Will Picking at Nose in Sleep Ruin Results of Rhinoplasty?

I'm 2 weeks post op from Rhinoplasty, my splint came off day 10. After my splint came off I've woken up to myself picking at my nose in my sleep! I've...

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My Nose Looks Slightly Crooked In Pictures??

I had open rhino 6 weeks ago. Had osteotomy,reduced nostril flaring, and raised tip..My nose at the bridge developed a bump/hump on the right lateral...

9 doctor answers

Can my Nostrils Be Lowered or Changed?

Hello, I have a interesting question. I had septoplasty/rhinoplasty surgery about 16 months ago and I am bothered by my nostril show now. My nose...

14 doctor answers

Nostril Asymmetry and Deepened Scar Due to Rhinoplasty Swelling?

I had open tip Rhinoplasty to remove a hump and straighten my nose about a month ago. The hump is gone and I'm happy with that but it still seems...

3 doctor answers

Which Nostril Grafting Method is Better?

I had retracted nostrils even before my surgery, not as a result of it, but am only deciding now that I want the nostrils lowered. I have gotten...

8 doctor answers

What Causes an Uneven Nostril from an Operation?

Can it be fixed if it is a misplacement of some bone? What if a "bit" was taken out? Can it still be fixed?

3 doctor answers

Can Closed Rhinoplasty Fix my Asymmetrical Nostrils?

I don't really hate the shape of my nose; I just it want to be more symmetrical. But I'm a little skeptic as to whether a nose job can match shape of...

8 doctor answers

Nostrils So Very Uneven After Septorhinoplasty

I had septo-rhinoplasty carried out for medical reasons around 18 months ago - so has gone quite a long way in the healing process. During the...

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Can I Make my Nostrils Smaller Without Surgery?

I recently had a rhinoplasty procedure (1 month post-op) and after the reduction of my tip and bridge, my nostrils seem noticeably wide to me. Before,...

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Nostrils Two Different Sizes After Rhinoplasty

I had open rhinoplasty a month ago. My right nostril is half size of my left nostrils. My right profile my nose looks long (which I like) and sits...

8 doctor answers

Is One Nostril Higher Due to Swelling or Bad Rhinoplasty?

I am almost 7 weeks post op and I have noticed since week 3 that my left nostril has a slit like triangular appears and is higher, while my right...

3 doctor answers

Can a Nostril Wedge Excision Be Performed on my Nose?

Hi there, I had an open rhinoplasty about 1 month ago now. Bulbous tip reduced, tip rotated upward and Alar base reduced with a Sill excision. After...

17 doctor answers

Breathing Difficulty Through a Nostril After Rhinoplasty

I had a Rhinoplasty, now I can't breathe through my right nostril. It also looks weird. What do you think has happened? Is it normal? Or is it going...

4 doctor answers

One Nostril is Swollen from the Inside - Is That Normal?

It has been almost 3 weeks since my rhinoplasty one nostril feels like it's more swollen on the inside and I have problems breathing from it is...

3 doctor answers

Addressing Nostril Size in One Rhinoplasty Procedure?

I'm about to have Rhinoplasty done and I asked my doctor to also narrow my nostrils in one surgery, but he said that its not wise to do it and it's an...

11 doctor answers

Correcting Higher Right Nostril After Rhinoplasty?

I am 11 months post-op from Rhinoplasty. My right nostril is 'higher' than the left and it bothers me. I addressed this with my ENT/PS who reluctantly...

3 doctor answers

Asymmetry and Hard Tip 9 Months Post-Op Rhinoplasty

Hi there, I posted this question about a week ago, looking for advise. I got some feedback that the pic was too dark so I am posting it again with a...

2 doctor answers

Limits to Rhinoplasty?

How many aspects of the nose can be changed in one Rhinoplasty? (e.g. Length, width, tip, bridge, nostril size) Are there limits as to how many...

14 doctor answers

Rhinoplasty Necessary to Correct Breathing Problems?

Hi doctors, I injured my nose a few years ago and although the X-ray did not show any signs of a fracture, I definitely had my septum knocked out of...

10 doctor answers

Is It Possible to Reverse an Alar Base Reduction?

Is there a way to reverse an alar base reduction, or nostril reduction, once it's been performed? I am very happy with one side, the side that needed...

9 doctor answers

Drastic Rhinoplasty - More Than One Surgery Required?

I've read that the best nose jobs are conservative ones. I want to get rhinoplasty but the changes I want (nostril width reduction; hump removal;...

22 doctor answers

Dislike my Nose...what Type of Nose Shape Fits my Face?

My nostrils are huge and the tip of my nose looks like a ball. I feel unattractive at times because of this. I have yet to see anyone with a nose like...

10 doctor answers

What Would You Recommend for my Nose, It Drops Down and the Nostrils Are Large?

I think it's too big for my face because of the hump and my nostrils are too large because the tip of my nose drop down. When I smile, it gets...

7 doctor answers

What Can Be Done About Nostril Asymmetry After Rhinoplasty?

What needs to be done to make my nostrils symmetrical? I had a tip Rhinoplasty done . Now, when looking at me from the front, my right nostril sags...

6 doctor answers

Septum More Deviated and Nostrils Wider After Rhinoplasty

My daughter had a Rhinoplasty 8 months ago to get a smaller nose. The surgeon made the nose bridge and tip thinner, which made the nostrils look wider...

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What Type of Rhinoplasty Should I Get for a Long Nose w/ Wide Nostrils?

I hate my nose but i am confused about whay sort of nose job i should get.Well my nose is kinda long with wide nostrils.Picture is included so PLEASE...

10 doctor answers

4.5 Weeks After Rhinoplasty, my Tip is Too High and Nostrils Show Too Much, What Should I Do?

I had surgery 4.5 weeks ago. My tip still has the 'piggy' look. I used to have a longer nose, and no nostril show. Now, my nostrils are center...

10 doctor answers

Septorhinoplasty to Reshape Nose and Nostrils?

Would a septorhinoplasty straighten my nose and reshape my uneven nostrils? I injured my nose playing sports as a child, but never received treatment...

2 doctor answers

The Bridge of my Nose Looks Thicker on the Left Than on the Right!!!

I am a hispanic pt. 7 weeks post open rhinoplasty and the bridge of my nose looks thicker on the left side making it seem not centered..and also it...

6 doctor answers

Narrowing Entire Nose Possible Without Changing Profile?

I have a straight profile, although my bridge is high. The front is wide, and my nose spreads and flattens when I smile, which I hate. I'd like a...

4 doctor answers

Rhinoplasty Cost Estimate for One Side of Nose?

I had a nostril reduction and I had Radiesse at the time. Now, the Radiesse has disappeared, and my nostrils look more uneven. The right side is a lot...

4 doctor answers

Uneven Nostrils Post-rhinoplasty

I had rhinoplasty for my bridge and i raised the tip on 5.7.2010 & i fixed my deviated septum.2weeks after removing cast i noticed uneven nostrils...

5 doctor answers

Will my Nostrils (In Time) Look More Circular Instead of the 'Pinched' Look?

I had my nose bridge narrowed and alar base reduction. Its been 14 days since my surgery and I wanted to know if its extreme swelling where the arrows...

9 doctor answers

Tip Plasty for Improving the Appearance of Fatty Nostrils?

I'm Middle Eastern and have a bulbous nose. I just want a smaller tip with refined nostrils to match (the bridge is fine). My plastic surgeon...

3 doctor answers

Uneven Nostrils and Nostril Indentation After Rhinoplasty

It's been 1 week since my rhinoplasty and septoplasty and my uneven nostrils have been driving me crazy. I had a wide bridge reduced and then my...

3 doctor answers

Slight Nostril Asymmetry One Year After Primary Open Rhinoplasty. Will It Correct Itself?

Hi, I had the procedure done in July of last year. Im pleased with the outcome in general so far, however one of my nostrils is slightly more pinched...

5 doctor answers

Can my Uneven Nostrils Be Fixed? They Look So Bad in Photos and Videos

I have some pretty bad uneven nostrils and i want to know if this can be fixed and if its expensive.

7 doctor answers

Flat Nose with Wide Nostrils - Cost to Fix?

I am asian and have a flat nose. There is barely a nasal bone for me. Plus, the tip of my nose is not sharp at all. My profile is like a bent nose....

5 doctor answers

My Left Nostril is Now Lower Than the Right One Due to Grafting

I had rhinoplasty in mide Feb of 2010. I had my deviated septum fixed and also a bit of tip work as well as having my left nostril grafted to meet the...

10 doctor answers

Nostrils Look Bigger and Show a Lot More After Rhinoplasty/septoplasty

I'm wondering if my nostrils will shrink over time and do they look like this because i'm only a week post op? My nose was set back because it...

3 doctor answers

Dry Nostrils and Burning After Rhinoplasty

I had rhinoplasty, septoplasty, and turbinate reduction one month ago. I didn't have any problems during recovery. Now, however, I can still see...

8 doctor answers

Small Nostrils Due to Thick Skin

The skin around my nostrils is so thick that my nostrils are small. How could that be corrected?

8 doctor answers

Rhinoplasty to Fix Uneven Nostril on One Side?

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...

4 doctor answers

Post-op Rhinoplasty and One Nostril is More Swollen Than the Other - Normal?

I just had rhinoplasty and one nostril is way more swollen than the other is that normal?

2 doctor answers

Would Rhinoplasty Be Able to Fix my Asymmetrical Nose?

My nose is asymmetrical and I have one nostril that is sunken in, is there a way that rhynoplasty would be able to fix my problem?

10 doctor answers

What to Expect with Rhinoplasty for Reducing Nostrils?

I am considering getting Rhinoplasty to have my nostrils reduced, as my doctor admittedly under-corrected since I was already having 5 surgeries. I...

3 doctor answers

Left Nostril Damaged After Rhinoplasty?

I had rhinoplasty 11 days ago, to remove a dorsal hump and to lift the tip of my nose slightly. The cast was removed 2 days ago, and my nose is...

2 doctor answers

Balled Tip and Uneven Nostrils

After my first nosejob, he decided to give me a second rhinoplasty. He broke the bone, removed tons of cartilage from the middle, but it looks like...

6 doctor answers

What Does It Cost to Reduce Nasal Flare?

Does nasal flare reduction using ear cartilage work out cheaper then a rhinoplasty?

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Is This Kind of Nose Tip Augmentation, Repositioning of Nostril Angle, and Perhaps Reduction of Nostril Width Possible?

Is this kind of nose tip augmentation, repositioning of nostril angle, and perhaps reduction of nostril width possible? I think the main problem with...

8 doctor answers

Ratio of Reduction Per Nostril for Alarplasty?

In an alarplasty, if the width of the wedge removed is 2 mm per nostril, does that mean that the width of the nose will be reduced by 4mm in total? ...

4 doctor answers

Thick - Uneven Nostrils / Asymmetrical Tip - Can my Nose Be Fixed?

Thank you in advance for your much appreciated answers!

4 doctor answers

How Do I Know if the Nostril Incision is Healing Properly After Rhinoplasty?

I had my rhinoplasty 9 days ago so far i havent had any complaints. Im loving the shape and size even tho its still swollen. My concern is my left...

13 doctor answers

Will Cartilage Grafts to Nostrils Make Nose Seem Longer?

My nostrils are retracted and rounded, and a doctor suggested reducing the view from the front with cartilage grafts from my ear. But will this make...

8 doctor answers

Post Septoplasty/Rhinoplasty - Doctor Didn't Use Splint: Can't Breath Out of Right Nostril

A friend of mine had Revision Functional Septo-Rhinoplasty surgery that took 5 hours. Her Doctor did not use splints. Now 4 weeks later she can not...

6 doctor answers

Second Rhinoplasty to Further Correct Nose Tip?

I want to know, can I have a second Rhinoplasty to decrease the span of my nostrils and the bulge of my nose tip? My doctor did do some work, but I...

4 doctor answers

Rhinoplasty to Make Nostrils Symmetrical?

The size of my right nostril is quite larger than the left one, and even the skin is somewhat thicker. Can the skin be thinned and nostril shape be...

3 doctor answers

I Have a Cyst Inside Nostril After Rhinoplasty 1 Month Ago. How Long Will It Take to Heal?

I had rhinoplasty one month ago and I developed a cyst or some abnormal mass inside one of my nostril on top of the suture I think. It seems to swell...

4 doctor answers

What Are Notched Nostrils?

I was told that during revision rhinoplasty my nostrils were set as notched nostrils. I know my nostrils look crooked. What are notched nostrils and...

5 doctor answers

Is Notching Typical After Nostril Reduction?

Is notching normal after having nostril reduction? Does it mean that your skin is healing poorly? I had this procedure done with an open rhino and...

6 doctor answers

Too Much Nostril Show (Male). Best Technique?

Hi I am a male with too much nostril show from the frontal view. Derotating the tip however would lengthen the dorsum and my dorsum would be too long...

11 doctor answers

How Much Nostril Base Reduction is Possible with Natural Results?

Can the junction between nose base and face changed or brought in? if not how is the nose base width reduced?

11 doctor answers

My Right Nostril is Slightly Retracted and Bigger Than the Left Nostril. Do You Think Alarm Rim Graft Would Help? (photo)

My Right Nostril is Slightly Retracted and Bigger Than the Left Nostril. Do You Think Alarm Rim Graft Would Help?

7 doctor answers

How to Get Rid of Noticeable Nostril Incisions After Rhinoplasty

Hi, i had a rhinoplasty done 11 months ago and i have deep scars in my nostrils that are noticeable in person and in pictures and i want to know if...

5 doctor answers

I Don't Like the Tip of my Nose. I Think I Have a Hanging Columella and Retracted Nostrils. What Do You Suggest? (photo)

I don't like the tip of my nose. I think I have a hanging columella and retracted nostrils. I would like a softer feminine nose. What do you suggest?

11 doctor answers

I Have Flared Nostrils, and my Nose Tip is Bumpy ....could a Nose Job Fix That?

I'm thinking of having a nose job, I want to have a more pointy tip, and less flare nostrils...is it possible?

11 doctor answers

Do I Need a Rhinoplasty with a Chin Implant, Nostril Reduction and Nasal Spine Removal? (photo)

I have had various opinions and can't figure out what to do. Based on my profile, which of the following might I need? * Chin implant * Nasal...

17 doctor answers

Concerns About my Smile After Open Rhinoplasty (7 Weeks Post Op)

I wanted to fix a droppy tip & flared nostrils which occurred only when I smiled. I also mentioned that one of my nostrils pushed upward more...

5 doctor answers

Do I Have Alar Retraction?

I had rhinoplasty 20 years ago. I've never been happy with my new nose. I think it's too short and it looks "pinched". I plan to get...

2 doctor answers

Can my Flared Nostrils and Undefined Tip Be Improved?

My nose is ethnic with flared nostrils and undefined tip, similar to actress Raven Symone. I searched many rhino photos but I haven't been able to...

8 doctor answers

Can Different Sized Nostrils Be Changed?

Can Different Sized Nostrils Be Changed?

10 doctor answers

How Do I Minimize Nose Spreading when Smiling? Will This Change With TIme?

I just had rhinoplasty 10 days ago to raise and define my tip, and narrow my nostrils. I love my nose already even though I know it's still...

6 doctor answers

Flary Nostrils After Rhinoplasty

Had a rhinoplasty about 3 weeks ago and my nostrils stick out a bit too much and are flary, will this subside once time goes by back to the original...

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Nostril Are Asymmetrical 2 Weeks Post Rhinoplasty, Could This Be Due To Swelling Or Is This Probably Permanent?

Before my surgery my nostrils were the same size, with a slight exception due to deviated septum. Post-op with the cast the nostrils looked very...

8 doctor answers

Wide and Horizontal Nostrils

Hi, My nostrils are asymetrical and too wide. I feel like I have a bull's nose. I have noticesd that when I pinch my nose columella, my nose looks...

10 doctor answers

Kenalog Injections Years Later.

I had a rhinoplasty a little over two years ago. I love my new nose but the nostrils seem thicker. I assume its scar tissue. I have no interest in...

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Permanent Side Effect from Nostril Reduction Through Mouth?

Does nostril reduction through the mouth have a permanent effect? Is it a good procedure? It does make sense to me since I tend to develop keloids.

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Swelling or Bad Nose Job?

I had rhinoplasty surgery 3 weeks back. i dont know how much swelling is still there but now my nose look deviated. due to this one nostril look...

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Can Continually Playing with Your Nose Affect the Size of Your Nostrils?

Can continue playing with nose enlarge your nostrils? actually i m having an habitual disorder of moving my nose again and again. does it effect to...

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I Think I Cracked the Cartilage Between my Nostrils, Is this Possible?

I was trying to pop a pimple in the corner of my nostril/face, with one finger on flap of skin between the nostrils (Just above the upper lip) and and...

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Digital Rhinoplasty Image - Is This Possible for Me?

Prior Rhino in 06 left me with breathing probs. I've hard time breathing-out right nostril, or breath heavily & a lot of mucus. I rarely...

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Can Crease on Nostril from Alar Base Reduction Be Smoothed with Silicone?

I had septo-rhinoplasty in Sept 2009, the surgeon did alar base reduction. He removed some tissue from both my nostrils and then stiched it up....

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Huge/asymetric Nostrals and a Long Nose, Can You Help?

I had 2 rhinoplasty procedure done Ist in 2001 for the bump,Second, 2008 for the tip. I have asymmetric nostrils and one side of nose/nostril is...

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How Can I Correct Uneven Nostrils After Surgery?

I had a closed rhinoplasty 2 months ago here in Stockholm to correct an asymmetrical nose. I mostly love my new nose although it's still swollen...

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Uneven Height of Nostrils

Hi, i had a rhinoplasty 20 days ago and im really worried about the result of it because the nostrils is not even, the left side is higher then the...

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Possible to Have Narrow Nostrils and Smaller Bridge?

I went to one doctor who told me it's not possible. Another doctor said he can. I want less flared nostrils and want my nostrils not to be seen so...

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In Rhinoplasty, Can You Get Your Nostrils Reconstructed To Your Liking?

Hello Doctors, well I'm asking my question on behalf of nostril reconstruction in the way I would like it.. I know that I can't get whatever I...

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Can Nostril Shape Be Changed Without "Breaking" Anything in That Area?

I've been wondering about this for a while now.  I like my profile. I'm afraid of getting any "extensive" work done but am ok...

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Botched Rhinoplasty 8 Months Ago. Can my Nose Be Saved? Can Nostrils Be Increased?

Please see a picture of the state of my nose after a primary procedure done 8 months ago. I now realize that my primary doctor botched my procedure. I...

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Would I Be Able to Have a Natural Looking Refined Tip and Nostril Reduction?

I really want to have my nostrils reduced they flare out and make me appear to be mad at times, I am just scared that I would get a nose job that...

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Nose Crooked After the Removal of Nose Implant

I had an extrusion of nose implant last Dec 2010. Hence I had it removed yesterday. However, it seem to be crooked to the right. And i find that my...

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Scar Tissue in Nostrils 11 Months Post-op

Had an Open Rhinoplasty to Correct Asymmetrical Tip 11 Months Ago.  Is It Normal to Feel Bulby Scar Inside the Nostrils? Along the top/roof...

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Can Alar Base Reduction Be Done on Only One of the Nostrils?

One of my nostrils is wider/flared out than the other, causing an asymmetry look. Due to this reason, I've been contemplating about alar base...

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Alarpasty Scar Evaluation

I did a septorhinoplasty with alarplasty in december 2009 and did an erbium laser resusfacing (fractional) in march 2010. I'm not satisfied with...

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Deviated Septum / Septoplasty?

I looked in the mirror recently and noticed that my nostrils are kind of asymmetrical and the connecting piece in the middle is not aligned very well...

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Only One Nostril Moves After Rhinoplasty

I had rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago. The nose looks good but I've noticed that when I breathe in and out I can see that my right side of the nose and...

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Will Nostril Hang Change After Rhinoplasty?

I was wondering im 6 days PO from open primary rhinoplasty to minimize knobs on tip and narrow bones at the base of nose and a small graft made from...

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Procedure Explanation for Shortened Nostrils

Hello, I am wondering if someone could provide me with the proper word for the technique my doctor used to "shorten my nose". He said that...

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Is There a Way to "Thin" Wide Nostrils Without Doing Rhinoplasty?

I have very large nostrils and I would like to get rhinoplasty but is there maybe a "do-it-yourself" method to make the nostrils smaller or...

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Notched Nostril After Rhinoplasty

Hi I am on day 25 post op rhinoplasty.the left hand side of the nose is more swollen, puffy, and stiff. I am worried because the nostril are...

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Repositioning of the Nares / Columella?

I would like to have my nares repositioned similar to picture attached. How is this procedure done? Thank you

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How Can a Rhinoplasty Help Me? David Bowie nose

I have a short, bulbous, upturned nose with huge nostrils. I wish to have a more chiselled nose which is defined sharply and doesn't turn up at...

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Nostil Flaring After Rhinoplasty

Hello I had septorhinoplasty 10 days ago. I can't seem to help but flare my nostrils. I also sometimes wake from sleep wrinkling my nose. I know...

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Unable to Move/Flare Right Nostril After Rhinoplasty: is This Normal?

Ever since I had the surgery, I could not flare my right nostril. 3 months have passed and I am getting worried. is this permanent? did a nerve get...

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2 Months Post-op - Will my Nostrils Return to Normal?

It is now two months since my rhinoplasty/septoplasty. My nostrils are completely different, one of them still has its natural crease but the other...

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Will my Nostrils Be Even Again After Swelling Goes Down Post Septorhinoplasty ?

I am 3&1/2 weeks post septorhinoplasty (i had a surgery to fix a large preforated septum)& although i know that swelling takes up to 1yr to go...

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Pain and Movement Inside Nose 4 Days After Rhinoplasty, Is This Normal?

Day 4 after rhinoplasty, and I have throbbing pain in my left nostril. I feel compelled to flare it, as if to get it in a better position. I feel...

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Bigger Nostril Size?

I have a bump on my nose. If the cartilage of my nose is raised to even out the bump, wouldn't that stretch my nostril and make them bigger?

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Uneven and More Elevated Nostrils 3 Weeks Post Op. What to Do? (Photos)

This is how my nostrils+columella look like after 21days postop I had a closed rhino-septoplasty with cartilage graft on the left side of the bridge...

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Columella Very Slanted After Surgery.

I had a septoplasty (deviated septum) and tip rhinoplasty 2.5 months ago. I'm breathing fine, however my Columella is very slanted. Very...

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11 Days After Rhinoplasty but Nostril Collapsed, What Could Have Happened?

A few days after my rhinoplasty i felt something poking out on the inside of my nose. I went for my checkup and told the dr my concern. I had a graft...

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After rhinoplasty 2x, my nostrils are not symettrical AT ALL... help!

Should I get a revision done? If so, what type? What is the down time? Any other suggestions?  

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Can Nose Become Crooked After Rhinoplasty?

Hello, two months ago today I had rhinoplasty (tip reduction, bump) and septoplasty for a mildly deviated septum and dislocation of turbinates. Now,...

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How Can I Correct my Asymmetrical Nostrils?

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...

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Is It Possible to Lower Your Skin Above Nostrils by Rhinoplasty?

Hi, It is very hard to explain but I have round, big and long (high?) nostrils. Is it possible to lower above nostrils to make small nostrils. I added...

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Nose Job

Requarding my first question i explain it more I had a hump S deviated bulbous boxy nose also I think it is wide base and I had rhinoplasty 6 months...

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Received Cortisone Shot For Bump On Nostril 3 Weeks Post-Op. Can I Do More?

This is my 3rd week after my rhinoplasty. ive had a hard bump on my left nosteral ever since the surgery. i went to the doctor and he gave me a...

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Air Bubble After Septo-rhinoplasty

I'm approximately 4 months post op from a septo-rhinoplasty and have noticed what feels like an air bubble (and looks like a mosquito bite or the...

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I Have Long Nostrills , Can They Be Made Shorter?

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What is the Hardest Part of the Nose to "Fix" when Doing a Rhinoplasty ?

Just was curious to know.

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Confused and Sad About Nose Tip After Rhinoplasty

I'm a month post-op, I had a hump removed and wished to make my tip less bulbous, I also wanted to ease the hook like appearance of my tip. Now I...

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Can Nostrils Become Wider After Nose-lengthening Rhinoplasty?

I underwent secondary rhinoplasty whereby the doctor removed my silicon implant and replaced it with a silicon-cum-goretex i-shaped implant, in...

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Blocked Nostril After Rhinoplasty

I had open rhino 3.5 wks ago. Pleased with overall results, but very concerned about completely blocked left nostril. My Dr said it is cartilage, wait...

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Nostril Show After Rhinoplasty, How can this be Fixed? (photo)

My concern is too much nostril show after a recent rhinoplasty. I understand a columella lift is possible. By applying digital pressure I can see this...

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Can my Bulbous nose be reduced?(photo att)

Hi, I live in Australia and Im am considering traveling to the states for my surgery, as it seems the experience in American surgeons is far greater....

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Stitch Left Behind After Cast Removal, What Should I Do If I Can't See my Doctor?

I had rhinoplasty and the cast was removed several days ago and all the stitches were pulled...supposedly. Today I realized that there's still a...

6 doctor answers

What Type of Wide Nostril Base Can Be Corrected?

Plz give appropriate description and to evaluate to which category ones nose belongs

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Notched Nostrils After Rhinoplasty

Hello, I had a nose augmentation with rib cartilage (bridge and tip) about 7 days ago and I am really worried because my nostril openings are showing...

2 doctor answers

Only One Nostril Flaring Post Rhinoplasty, Is There A Way To Fix This?

When i breathe heavily one of my nostrils seems to flare up and change shape but the other one doesnt, that nostril also seems to be slightly bigger...

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Scar Tissue or Cartilage Bump Inside Nose After Rhinoplasty, What's The Cause? How to Remove?

It has been 10 months since my rhinoplasty, and I still have either scar tissue or cartilage build-up inside my left nostril. The bump is not visible...

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Are "Flaring Nostrils" Post Rhinoplasty dangerous?

I am four days post rhinoplasty. I am a very fidgety person and I can't help flaring my nostrils and poking the tip of my nose (i still have a...

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Estimate Cost for Rhinoplasty for my Nose?

I understand without a personal consultation from a Dr. i can't get an exact cost for my nose job.but just some info I'm going to list...

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Septo-rhinoplasty Post Op 8 Weeks Unhappy with Nostrils, Normal? (Photos)

I had a septo-rhinoplasty 8 weeks ago and Im unhappy with the evenness of my nostrils along with what appears to be bulging into my nostril by part of...

3 doctor answers

3D Imaging Show What Nostril Reduction Would Look Like?

Would it show what the nose would look like from the front view? Getting a nostril reduction and tip refinement ?

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Can Rhinoplasty Fix my Nostrils and Columella While Still Looking Natural?

Hello. I really do not like my profile but can't seem to find any pictures of people with my same problem. It's not only the small hump on my...

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Post Rhinoplasty: Nostril Drooping - Can This be Dealt with as a Non-Surgical Nose Job?

If the nostril area is dropping down is it because it wasn't stitched tight during the wound treatment. Would it be possible to stitch the loose...

3 doctor answers

Notch Inside Nose at Bottom of Nostril After Rhinoplasty

Hello, I had a primary rhinoplasty 10 days ago and have a question about the bottom of my nostril. When I was cleaning out my nose with saline...

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Uneven Nostril Holes Following Rhinoplasty, What Can Be Done?

I had rhinoplasty 9 months ago and I have noticed that the nostril HOLES are uneven with my face! I know they were not this way before. Will a...

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crooked nostrils 14 days after rhinoplasty

I had a rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago and my nostrils are crooked.  They were crooked when the cast came off and there has been minimal change over the...

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Should I Be Worried if 1 of my Nostrils is Filled with Scar Tissue Following a Rhinoplasty?

I had open rhinoplasty two weeks ago. It seems that tissue in my left nostril is growing more and more. I'm assuming this is scar tissue, but it...

3 doctor answers

I Have Significant Nostril Asymmetry Post Rhinoplasty, What Can Be Done? (photo)

I'm only a few days post op but already I can tell my nostrils are significantly asymmetrical. I asked my doctor to lower my nostrils and he said...

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Rhinoplasty 4 Days Ago, Why Would One of my Nostrils be So Much Smaller Than the Other?

Hi there, I had closed rhinoplasty four days ago and one of my nostrils has gone all tiny in comparison to the other nostril and what it was a few...

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Nostril is Swelling from Inside out, Is This Likely to Go Away?

I had rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago. About one week ago, I noticed that the skin inside my left nostril where it looks like the incision was made was...

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Post-rhinoplasty - Nostrils Are Exposed / Visible - Options?

I recently had a rhinoplasty (for deviated septum + hump on the bridge). Positives - The hump is gone and the septum is ok and the tip of the nose is...

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I Am 9 Days Post Rhinoplasty and the Right Nostril is More Swollen Than the Left Side. Will It Go Down?

I had septo-rhinoplasty with an overprojecting asymmetrical tip. Because my tip was asymmetrical, a cartilage graft to the tip of the domes was used...

3 doctor answers

Suggestions For Refinement?

I'd like it lengthened, a defined tip and no exposed nostrils.

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Crooked Nostrils 2 Weeks After Rhinoplasty, Could This be Permanent? (photo)

I had rhinoplasty two weeks ago and my nostrils are still crooked. They were crooked when the cast was taken off and I have not seen much improvement...

1 doctor answer

Does Bridge and Tip Swelling Make Nostril Flare Appear Bigger?

I'm 3 weeks post op and I do expect there to be swelling especially in the bridge and tip. I had bridge and tip narrowed and alar base reduction,...

2 doctor answers

Flared Large Nostrils After Rhinoplasty

I had rhinoplasty 9 weeks ago. A had a small hump shaved down, my nose bone broken so it would colapse down some, and cartiladge shaved down on the...

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10 Days Post Septorhinoplasty & Nostrils Look Asymmetrical and Uneven, Will It Even Out?

I had the nasal bones broken, projection shortened, nostrils made slightly smaller and bridge rasped. I am 10 days post op and when I look at the...

2 doctor answers

Causes of Hard Nostrils 3 Weeks After Alar Reduction?

Hi, I recently had an alar base reduction and the outer part of my nostrils are hard. It's been over 3 weeks now since i had the procedure....

1 doctor answer

Uneven Nostrils Before Rhinoplasty but Now More Accentuated? (photo)

I just had open tip rhinoplasty to fix my rather bubbly nose. I was born with uneven nostrils and before surgery I asked the Doctor if it the surgery...

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I Need to Get Rhinoplasty as Well as Skin Resurfacing on my Nose (photo)

My nose has never been done, And I am saving up my money to get it done. But my question is I will need some work done on my nose. - 1. To thin the...

1 doctor answer

Is Nostril Swelling 7 Weeks Post-rhinoplasty Temporary?

After significant rhinoplasty, including removal of anterior nasal spine and cartilage, hump removal, filing down the bone and removing cartilage from...

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Will Alarplasty Help Fix my High, Flared, Uneven Nostrils? What is Likely Causing This Asymmetry? (photo)

I am interested in getting surgery to fix my nostrils, which are noticeably uneven. The left side is fine, but the right side nostril is bigger and...