I underwent rhinoplasty almost 10 years ago, and while the overall result was satisfactory, I have uneven nostrils now. The left tip is higher, which makes the left nostril appear larger, especially in profile. I would prefer not to raise the right side to achieve symmetry. Instead, I’m considering if a cartilage graft on the left side could help lower the tip. My priority is to improve the appearance without risking further complications. I appreciate your consideration and advice.
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Answer: You may be a better candidate for a permanent non-surgical nose job.
The dents that I see are just a place where the nose doesn't have any cartilage backing, so that area can sink in, looking like a dent. Look at that place on other people's noses -- I think you'll see the same thing. Maybe your dents are deeper than someone else's, but it's still normal...
We have many patients who are over 50 that request rhinoplasty or revision rhinoplasty surgery, and we may require somebody to get a letter of medical clearance from their primary care doctor or another medical specialist that knows them well. If you cannot breathe through your nose, then...
Hi there,
This is a relatively common complication/side effect of a rhinoplasty. There are a lot of factors that contribute to the potential causes of this. In my experience, there are a few common reasons.
1) The healing process itself. As your surgeon noted, its possible and likely this...
