The front corner of my right nostril (as shown in the pic) was slightly split open due a hardened crust caused by a nose bleed which I unwittingly picked at it, much to my regret. Can a surgeon close this small split so this front corner is round like the right one? I know it's a very delicate procedure if it's done but can it be done? Can I ask a surgeon to do this at the same time I get a septorhinoplasty?
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You may have an active depressor nasii muscle of the nose. The best thing to do is to meet with a Board-Certified plastic surgeon who will accurately examine your nose, start a discussion concerning your wants and needs, create a simulation that will show you what your nose could look like ...
There are no side view pictures of your nose and the quality of the photos is poor. But just looking at what you submitted I think you could get a "slimmer" more streamlined nose by conservative removal of tip cartilage along with grafting of the nostril to make the nostril ...
Yes, most of your concerns can be addressed surgically. My recommendations would include reducing the hump, narrowing the bony base, repostioning and narrowing the tip and alar rim grafts to lower the nostrils. You certainly should have an in-person consultation with a board-certified plastic ...
