Is this something that can be corrected? I like the nostril that sits higher as it suits the shape of my nose and when I smile. It has bothered me for years and I wanted to know if it could be made to look like/similar to the other nostril? It stands out in photographs and it really bugs me. I know it may not seem like such a big deal but I have quite a small face and it is more noticeable in my opinion. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Thanks for your question and the photos you have provided. Rhinoplasty or cosmetic nose surgery can offer a variety of benefits, including straightening a crooked nose like the concerns you have stated here. This surgery may be performed with all the incisions inside the nose or a single...
Thank you for your question. A drip pad, or mustache dressing, is commonly applied after surgery to address the drainage. Washcloths soaked in water that can be folded into an inverted 'V' configuration can be easily draped over the nose and can fit right into the area that needs the ice pack. Q...
Thank you for sharing your photo. On front view, it appears as though you do have some widening of your nostrils with smiling. The nostril width is wider than the medial canthus (middle corner of the eye) bilaterally. This can be corrected by an excision around the base of the nostril, wh...