Can I change the shape of my nostrils without surgery?

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I recently had a rhinoplasty procedure done. I like the outcome however I did notice a difference in my nostrils - they both don't look the same. One is round and the other is slightly more narrow. It seems so minor to go through a surgery again. I'd prefer to adjust the round nostril to match the more narrow and natural looking one. My only setback is that I don't want to go through another surgery that will require the recovery as a rhinoplasty, so I was wondering if it can be done non-surgically.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

We have found that microdroplet Silikon-1000 nasal injections are a welcome alternative to revision surgery in those people who experience nostril retraction, and asymmetrical nostril appearances after previous rhinoplasty. Thank you for this question, and I hope this is helpful. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Jesse E. Smith, MD, FACS · Answer

It is possible to change the shape of the nostril will a small amount of hyaluronic acid filler.  You may need a touch up here and there to maintain the symmetry.  This is a good alternative to surgery.  Small surgical procedures including small dermal grafts can usually be done in the office, and these would offer a more permanent solution.

David A. Sieber, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for the great question. Unfortunately there is not a good way to change the shape of your nostrils using filler. That being said, narrowing one nostril to match the other one is a very easy procedure that many doctors will do in the office under local anesthesia. If you are unhappy with how they look, then as your doctor if they are able to perform this procedure in the office. The recovery is not nearly the same as the rhinoplasty you already had. Best of luck!~Dr. Sieber

Can I change the shape of my nostrils without surgery?

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