If not, what rhinoplasty procedure would be best for me? One nostril is wider than the other and it affects my smile/ frown lines. My nose looks slanted. It looks like it is sliding off my one side of my face. I feel my best side is when I slightly turn to my left. The pictures that I have attached are of me looking as directly into the camera as possible. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
March 5, 2015
Answer: Diagnosis of a deviated septum
A deviated septum can only be diagnosed by internal physical examination of the nose. A deviated septum can cause nasal obstruction when it is crooked enough to be blocking airflow through the nose. It is usually related to trauma to the nose. Nostril asymmetry can be best treated with an alar-plasty which will narrow the nostrils and can make them more symmetrical.
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March 5, 2015
Answer: Diagnosis of a deviated septum
A deviated septum can only be diagnosed by internal physical examination of the nose. A deviated septum can cause nasal obstruction when it is crooked enough to be blocking airflow through the nose. It is usually related to trauma to the nose. Nostril asymmetry can be best treated with an alar-plasty which will narrow the nostrils and can make them more symmetrical.
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March 5, 2015
Answer: We all have natural asymmetries.
Without an intranasal examination, and from the photos you've posted, I can't say whether you have a deviated septum or not. In terms of the nostril asymmetry you are describing, there are two possibilities. Either the asymmetry is a result of asymmetries in the alar cartilage (nostril itself), or the asymmetry is a result of underlying bony asymmetries in your facial skeleton. In my opinion, asymmetry in the bony skeleton is more likely given that you describe differences in your nasolabial folds (smile lines). Most of us have natural asymmetries in our faces. Many people (myself included) have one side of the face that is flatter and broader, and one that is fuller and more narrow. from your photo, your left side looks like your broader side. The most common place to observe this asymmetry is in the area of the cheekbones, but some people see the difference in the nasolabial fold. In my experience, women tend to notice it in themselves more than men, because women tend to notice as they put their blush on, that one side requires a bit more than the other to achieve the same highlighting effect.
An in-person examination of the inside of your nose, outside of your nose, and your facial skeletal structure can help determine what the right procedure for you is. Good luck!
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March 5, 2015
Answer: We all have natural asymmetries.
Without an intranasal examination, and from the photos you've posted, I can't say whether you have a deviated septum or not. In terms of the nostril asymmetry you are describing, there are two possibilities. Either the asymmetry is a result of asymmetries in the alar cartilage (nostril itself), or the asymmetry is a result of underlying bony asymmetries in your facial skeleton. In my opinion, asymmetry in the bony skeleton is more likely given that you describe differences in your nasolabial folds (smile lines). Most of us have natural asymmetries in our faces. Many people (myself included) have one side of the face that is flatter and broader, and one that is fuller and more narrow. from your photo, your left side looks like your broader side. The most common place to observe this asymmetry is in the area of the cheekbones, but some people see the difference in the nasolabial fold. In my experience, women tend to notice it in themselves more than men, because women tend to notice as they put their blush on, that one side requires a bit more than the other to achieve the same highlighting effect.
An in-person examination of the inside of your nose, outside of your nose, and your facial skeletal structure can help determine what the right procedure for you is. Good luck!
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