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

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

August 6th, 2016
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Thank you for your question,You will need one on one examination with a Surgeon can be needed to see the level of damage that could have been coused, online consultation wll not give you the right answers.

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Bulent Cihantimur, MD


Turkey Plastic Surgeon
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Tip cartilage

June 12th, 2016
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I think more details are needed, but if you are concerned about a specific issue with your nose, then it seems reasonable to have it evaluated.

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Steven Wallach, MD

Steven Wallach, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
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Nasal evaluation

June 11th, 2016
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Hello and thank you for your question. An in-person examination would be the only way to answer this.   I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
Richard G. Reish, MD

Richard G. Reish, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
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Nasal Manipulation Trauma

June 11th, 2016
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An examination from a rhinoplasty surgeon can determine if you indeed have caused any damage to the lower lateral cartilages or ligamentous structures of this portion of your nose. Manipulation, as you have described, can be harmful to the normal cartilage structures and/or stretch the support ligaments. Please try to avoid any further manipulation to your nose and be seen by a physician for recommendations. Good luck. 
Fred J. Bressler, MD, FACS

Fred J. Bressler, MD, FACS
Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 7 reviews

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