Asymmetrical Nostrils Fixed Without Surgery? (photo)

In our experience, microdroplet liquid silicone injections may be a non-surgical method to permanently address nostril asymmetry without the expense and downtime associated with rhinoplasty surgery. Hope this helps you. Dr Joseph

It’s not unusual for patients to have some degree of facial asymmetry. In fact facial asymmetry in some regards is a normal physical finding. In many cases facial asymmetry is related to abnormalities of the underlying facial skeleton.

                Your pictures suggest asymmetry of your entire facial structure. The left side of your face is more prominent than the opposite side, and your chin deviates towards the right. This type of deformity can easily explain your nostril asymmetry.

                Unfortunately, correction of this type of nasal asymmetry can’t be accomplished with rhinoplasty alone. In many cases, surgery upon the underlying facial bones would be necessary. These maneuvers wouldn’t be justified for minor facial asymmetry.

                Under these circumstances it might be helpful to consult a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this area. This surgeon can perform a more comprehensive evaluation and determine if reasonable treatment alternatives exist to accomplish your aesthetic goals. 

Firstly, I definitely see the asymmetry you are referring to, and if it is driving you crazy, I highly recommend you get it fixed.  Secondly, I know of no non-surgical technique that will fix the asymmetry. 

Surgery, however brief, is the only answer and the right answer to correct the asymmetry of your nostrils and the emotional discomfort which this asymmetry engenders. 
 

Hi Mel,

The right side of your face is smaller than the left side. There is less support of your nostrils on the left.  A non-surgical treatment would be to inject filler at the base of the right nostril to help support it.  Choose your treating physician most carefully.  Good luck and be well.

Dr. P

The asymmetry that you mention is present, but very minimal. Surgical correction with the placement of a composite graft will provide the most natural and lasting result for your concern.



Be healthy and be well,

James M. Ridgway, MD, FACS

Hello. The asymmetry in your nostrils is very slight, but if it bothers you enough you would need surgery to correct the issue. The surgery would be small, but there is really no other way to get the lasting results that you desire.
 

Jaime Perez, MD
Rhinoplasty Specialist
Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa

Facial asymmetry is quite common and almost every rhinoplasty patient I see has some pre-existing asymmetry.  Although I do see the asymmetry you are referring to, it is slight, and trying to correct it surgically is often not as easy as it sounds.  I say leave it alone. Other people probably don't even notice it unless you point it out to them.

It is normal to have asymmetrical nostrils, but if you wanted to it is possible to reduce the size of one nostril either with surgery or even without surgery. Using skin fillers, such as Restylane, it is possible to adjust the skin fullness and shape of one nostril!

I agree with my colleagues. You have a very pretty nose other than the subtle asymmetry that you've pointed out. I am quite positive that you (and the plastic surgeons on RealSelf) are the only people aware of this asymmetry. I wound recommend against doing anything about this. If you were to pursue a fix it would be best treated with surgery and that is alot to go through for a subtle change. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACSWeber Facial Plastic Surgery

Nostril asymmetry is normal. Yours is so minor and you should leave it alone, You can always find a surgeon to operate but you do not need surgery.