Alright so i have been looking online and trying to find what is wrong with my nose. And I see pictures of other people with dents and they look like mine but they all have had nose jobs that caved in. I have had bad allergies my whole life and a few years ago this random dent appeared on the right side of my nose, it hasn't changed but it is visible. NOW I need a nose job. I know I have polyps but would that cause a dent on the outside? I fear it will keep caving in
March 11, 2013
Answer: Nasal deformity - what are the causes
Really need a photograph or an examination to understand the extent or type of nasal deformity that you are describing. Since the nose is made of both cartilage and bone an abnormality of either one could cause a depression. It is very common to have an injury to the nose and if the cartilage is damaged it tends to bow toward the side of the injury. So the etiology of the defect may have started years ago. A rhinoplasty would likely correct the problem.
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March 11, 2013
Answer: Nasal deformity - what are the causes
Really need a photograph or an examination to understand the extent or type of nasal deformity that you are describing. Since the nose is made of both cartilage and bone an abnormality of either one could cause a depression. It is very common to have an injury to the nose and if the cartilage is damaged it tends to bow toward the side of the injury. So the etiology of the defect may have started years ago. A rhinoplasty would likely correct the problem.
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March 10, 2013
Answer: Nasal Dent
A proper examination of both the inside and outside of your nose is recommended to help determine the cause of what you are seeing and to determine how to best improve your nasal appearance. At the same time, it would be best to evaluate the status of the nasal polyps so that a proper plan can be formed to improve the outward appearance of your nose while allowing you to breathe through the nose. Please consult with a facial plastic surgeon who can address both the inside and outside of your nose to help you achieve the results you seek.
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March 10, 2013
Answer: Nasal Dent
A proper examination of both the inside and outside of your nose is recommended to help determine the cause of what you are seeing and to determine how to best improve your nasal appearance. At the same time, it would be best to evaluate the status of the nasal polyps so that a proper plan can be formed to improve the outward appearance of your nose while allowing you to breathe through the nose. Please consult with a facial plastic surgeon who can address both the inside and outside of your nose to help you achieve the results you seek.
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