I have recently noticed the development of a dimple in the middle of the tip of my nose. The dimple seems to be where the cartilage and the nose bone meet. When I wake up it is not there but becomes more defined during the course of the day and even deeper and more defined after excercise, with the tip catilage looking noticeably "split" down the middle orginating at the dimple. What would cause this?
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A crooked nasal septum or crooked nose will NOT correct itself over time. Unfortunately, surgery is required to straighten the septum or the nose itself as these issues don't correct themselves over time. I would recommend seeking a second opinion from a qualified nasal surgeon if these issues...
Temporary swelling will contribute to the dent you see, but as others have stated this is probably related to the osteotomy which is done to reposition the nasal bone. Nasal obstruction does occur after rhinoplasty surgery and probably is not related to your dent. You say that you're not seeing...
I’m sorry for your troubles, but it’s very difficult to make a firm determination without seeing you. If your nasal mucosa is dry, it certainly would behoove you to keep it moisturized. Also, you may have an intranasal prominent vessel which needs attention. However, it’s very ...