I have a deviated septum and I am getting it fixed later this year. My nostrils have always been slightly different sizes and I realised it is because of my deviated septum. It's not extremely noticeable but it is something I would prefer to be fixed. I was wondering if once they straighten my septum, would my nostrils look a little more symmetrical? Only the very very end of my septum is crooked. Thank you!
June 30, 2013
Answer: Assymetric nostrils and rhinoplasty
It is true that the end of the septum will create assymetry to the nostrils if it is not straight. A septoplasty will likely improve the assymetry but may not correct it fully as there may be assymetry to the other cartilages of the nose that will not be correct with septoplasty alone, and may need a rhinoplasty. A full assessment is what is needed and then a well planned procedure by an experienced surgeon. This way I do think you can achieve the result you are after. All the best
Jeremy Hunt
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June 30, 2013
Answer: Assymetric nostrils and rhinoplasty
It is true that the end of the septum will create assymetry to the nostrils if it is not straight. A septoplasty will likely improve the assymetry but may not correct it fully as there may be assymetry to the other cartilages of the nose that will not be correct with septoplasty alone, and may need a rhinoplasty. A full assessment is what is needed and then a well planned procedure by an experienced surgeon. This way I do think you can achieve the result you are after. All the best
Jeremy Hunt
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June 30, 2013
Answer: Nostril Asymmetry
Thank you for the pictures. You have a very mild asymmetry of the nostrils which is quite common. This may be caused in part from a deviated septum, and could improve after surgery. It is difficult to tell from a picture only, so you should discuss this with your surgeon. Examination of the septum would be needed to determine if straightening it would help the nostrils. Good luck.
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June 30, 2013
Answer: Nostril Asymmetry
Thank you for the pictures. You have a very mild asymmetry of the nostrils which is quite common. This may be caused in part from a deviated septum, and could improve after surgery. It is difficult to tell from a picture only, so you should discuss this with your surgeon. Examination of the septum would be needed to determine if straightening it would help the nostrils. Good luck.
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