Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underRhinoplasty q&a

Why is the area under each of my nostrils sunken in?

ScarletWallenNov 16, 2023
I don't know why it looks like this and if they are sunken in or if the nasal folds are too puffy? Both? Or if there is a problem with the philtrum.. what can I do to fix it?

Answers (3)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Dr. Randal Haworth, MD, FACS
Randal Haworth, MD, FACS profile photo
Dr. Randal Haworth, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.6 | 84 Reviews
Answered on Nov 17, 2023
Answer
🔗 Link
Dr. Gary M. Horndeski, MD
Gary M. Horndeski, MD profile photo
Dr. Gary M. Horndeski, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.6 | 319 Reviews
Answered on Nov 20, 2023
Answer
Dr. Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation)
Dr. Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation)
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Nov 20, 2023
Answer

More Rhinoplasty Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Gary M. Horndeski, MD

A rhinoplasty can be done to straighten the dorsum, refine the tip and lower the columella, if desired. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.

+3 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Eric M. Joseph, MD

I can see what you circled in your photo, and I agree with you that it appears to be an epicanthal fold. We have not seen anyone with a significant change in their upper eyelid appearance after 25 years of performing rhinoplasty surgeries. Please consider re-asking your question with both before...

+2 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Eric M. Joseph, MD

Since it has been many years since your surgery, I suspect that the effects of gravity have caused the tip of your nose to droop a bit. I doubt that this is due to anything you may have done while you were in a stressful environment. It is difficult to advise you how to move forward with the...

+5 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Donald Groves, MD

Hello and thank you for your question and the pictures. Addressing the shape of your nose (especially the nasal tip) is actually one of the most common reasons people seek out and undergo a rhinoplasty. An open septorhinoplasty can best address both your aesthetic concerns and any functional...

+8 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Eric M. Joseph, MD

Many women will become very swollen in their noses and faces during pregnancy. In our experience, it can take a full year for somebody's nose to return to normal after there is facial swelling from pregnancy. Wishing you well with the babe, and thanks for your question. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph

+5 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Eric M. Joseph, MD

I can tell that you have thin skin because your skin is white, and you do not appear to have an oily porous appearance to your nasal tip. Hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr. Joseph

+5 answers
See all Rhinoplasty Q&A
See more Rhinoplasty Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE RHINOPLASTY GUIDE →