Is it normal to have a divot between the lower lateral cartilage of the nose? Is there any options to change it?

December 3, 2017
Asked By:Zulu13 in Eugene, OR

Many people I have seen have this indent or crease between what my reasearch has gathered is the lower lateral cartilage of the nose, however I believe that mine is quite pronounced, reaching nearly to my nasal tip, and it causes a bit of self consciousness. I do believe that I wouldn't be as affected if everyone has a crease in that area, however mine is causing a split looking nose. Does everyone have this crease naturally and it visible on everyone?

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December 5, 2017

Answer: Nasal evaluation

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December 5, 2017

Answer: Nasal evaluation

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December 21, 2017

Answer: After rhinoplasty it is possible. Some people have such a divot who have never had rhinoplasty but may have had an injury.

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December 21, 2017

Answer: After rhinoplasty it is possible. Some people have such a divot who have never had rhinoplasty but may have had an injury.

December 5, 2017

Answer: Crease between the cartilages

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December 5, 2017

Answer: Crease between the cartilages

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December 5, 2017

Answer: Is it normal to have a divot between the lower lateral cartilages of the nose tip?

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Answer: Is it normal to have a divot between the lower lateral cartilages of the nose tip?

December 5, 2017

Answer: Anatomy of the nasal tip

December 5, 2017

Answer: Anatomy of the nasal tip

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