What causes notching of the nostrils?

August 17, 2024
Asked By:sisitecandy in La Celle-Sous-Gouzon, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Hello, I was wondering what causes notching of the nostrils ? Is it removing cartilage from the tip? Can a rhinoplasty without changing the tip of the nose cause notching of the nostrils? Thank you.

Answers (3)

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August 22, 2024

Answer: Nothing of the nostrils may be caused by cartilage removal from the nasal tip during rhinoplasty.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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August 22, 2024

Answer: Nothing of the nostrils may be caused by cartilage removal from the nasal tip during rhinoplasty.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
August 20, 2024

Answer: Rhinoplasty

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 20, 2024

Answer: Rhinoplasty

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 20, 2024

Answer: Alar retraction

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 20, 2024

Answer: Alar retraction

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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