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Everybody has a small asymmetry on the face and body, in some patients it may be more noticeable than other. In the nostrils the asymmetry can be from the position, width, or amount of tissue on each side.In your particular case, the left side is thicher than the right and also you have more alar retraction and difference on the shape of the nostrils sill. You can get a ver conservative wedge resection on the ala, to make them more alike, but they will never be completely symmetrical. Please get a consultation in person with a board certified Plastic Surgeon or Facial Plastic Surgeon for an examination in person.
Hello,Thanks for your question. I'm not sure what you mean by "global atrophy of face and scalp"? Every one has some amount of asymmetry that worsens with aging. There are ways to adjust your nostril position, shape, and size with finesse rhinoplasty of the tip of the nose. I would recommend that you consult with a rhinoplasty specialist in your area for an exam and to develop a treatment plan.Good luck,Dr. Shah
Normally there is mild to moderate congestion inside the nose after rhinoplasty that can restrict airflow. It's important to make sure all the crusts are cleaned out during the healing phase of the first week or two which will impede airflow. In our practice, we place cortisone shots in th...
Hello and thank you for your question and photographs. You will benefit from septorhinoplasty and hump correction. But one should see nose as a holistic rather in isolation. Subtle correction of tip simultaneously will make it more beautiful without changing too much. Please consult w...
Hello and thank you for your question. The best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation. Adding photographs would be helpful. Based on your description, you may benefit from a tip refining rhinoplasty. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real ...
Hello and thank you for this question about your rhinoplasty surgery. Green tea has many health benefits, but you’re board certified facial plastic surgeon has probably advised you to avoid caffeine prior to your surgery due to its dehydrating effects. One glass of green tea, however, should n...
There are certainly many advantages of using a patient or cadaver cartilagenous rib in rhinoplasty surgery. I generally reserve the use of rib grafts for those patients who require revision nasal surgery or in cases of extreme trauma or cancer reconstruction. There is a lot of cartilage a...
Hello and thank you for your question. Even though your procedure area is your nose and not your eyes, there are several reasons why you might want to avoid wearing false eyelashes during your rhinoplasty. False eyelashes may contain bacteria and lead to infection. Also, false eyelashes may get...
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