Did I mess up my lower lateral cartilage? Should I see an ENT?

June 10, 2016
Asked By:ggggggg1 in New York, NY

For years, I developed a very bad habit of pushing and popping the cartilage in my nose. And now I feel like they are completely divided. After leaving it for a week, the cartilage has still not gotten stronger and I can still move the lower lateral cartilage around in my nose, followed by a popping noise. Is it possible that I divided my lower lateral cartilage into two from messing with it?

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June 11, 2016

Answer: Nasal evaluation

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 11, 2016

Answer: Nasal evaluation

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June 12, 2016

Answer: Tip cartilage

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June 12, 2016

Answer: Tip cartilage

June 11, 2016

Answer: Nasal Manipulation Trauma

June 11, 2016

Answer: Nasal Manipulation Trauma

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