I have a crooked and droopy nose. Due to facial asymmetry it appears that the root cause is that the upper bridge of the nose is not in the centre of the eyes. There is a larger gap between my nose and right eye. I would like to get rhinoplasty but want to know if a surgeon can change the position of the upper bridge in order to create a straighter line. As you will see in the photos/video just from minor adjustment to upper bridge it has a huge change for the overall position of the nose.
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Thank you for your question and photo. A goal of a rhinoplasty procedure is to reshape the nose to create a more balanced, harmonious appearance with the other facial features. For this reason, you may consider undergoing a rhinoplasty initially and then assessing the results before receiving...
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Following a rhinoplasty, the nasal bones / cartilages are not as strong as before surgery. While an injury is sometimes unavoidable, it may be wise to avoid situations where nasal trauma is a possibility. In addition, Goretex (a foreign body) may become infected if...