Why does my nose look shorter & flat? Nostrils look like slits (Photos)

Sometimes bumps on the nose can be camouflaged with a non-surgical nose job procedure. Since not all bumps are created equal, posting your question with photographs might be helpful for the experts. Thank you. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

The key is what is causing the obstruction. Have you tried a nasal spray like afrin or flonase? Does either one fix your breathing to your satisfaction? If so, staying on flonase or other medical management will help (afrin is for short term use only). If the sprays don't help you likely...

The revision operation you're describing is what a lot of complicated revisions are. But in order to know for sure, you have to sit with and be examined by a surgeon who has the skill to perform an operation like that, so he can tell you what's possible. Photos help, too, because in general, the...

Feasibility for determining whether or not revision surgery is appropriate is largely dependent upon someone's examination. You appear to have thin nasal skin and your columella appears to veer to the left. This could be associated with the deviated nasal septum to the right. I think it's worth...

I would have a very honest conversation with your surgeon about what you are seeing and these photos. The pictures need a physical exam as well to fully determine what is going on with your nose. If it is not possible to do this with your original surgeon.....I sometimes recommend finding...

Rib cartilage is the best material for support inside the nose. As you may imagine, to make the nose smaller we need to limit the cartilage. So, there tends to be a reverse relationship between size and cartilage support. Properly placed support can get you a good airway and support with a...