Should I do anything about my nose suddenly changing shape? If so, what?

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I've had a deviated septum since I was 8 and it's been getting worse. Now it's irritated&inflamed. I'm neither ill nor suffer from hayfever. The nostril which the septum leans into seems enlarged&my nose seems wider&less defined all of a sudden& more downturned&bulbous. It even seems to be tilted diagonally, that nostril down&larger. Each nostril has a dimple above it. my nose widens&turns down more when I smile. I can see my greater Alar cartilage in that nostril. No recent blunt trauma AFAIK.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Many people have a deviation of the septum. When this is a functional problem it can be straightened as part of a overall operative strategy to improve the airway. The septum should not change with time provided there is no trauma.

Jose M. Soler-Baillo, MD, MS · Answer

Thanks for your question. Your concerns are understandable and most likely your nose can be improved, but it is impossible to give you adequate advice without pictures. In-person consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon would be best.All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL

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