How can I make my nostrils the same size? I've always been self conscious of my very asymmetrical nostrils. (Photo)

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Hello, I was wondering how it is possible to make them the same size. Thank you

Mark K. Markarian, MD, MSPH, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for
your question.  Although an exam in person is ideal, from your photographs
alone it appears that you can benefit from a tip rhinoplasty to change your nostril appearance.  
If your septum is deviated and you have breathing difficulty, a septoplasty may
benefit you as well.  The next step for
you is to find the right aesthetic plastic surgeon.  In your
rhinoplasty consultation, be sure your surgeon addresses all your aesthetic goals
and concerns specifically, and discusses the surgery details including the
position and size of the incisions used (with actual photographs and not just
digital animations), the risks and benefits of the procedure, recovery time,
and post-operative course.  Also, be sure to see plenty of
before-and-after pictures in women who have a similar nose appearance to yours,
and preferably at different time frames (3 weeks out, 3 months out, etc) to
more accurately predict your own surgical outcome.
After seeking out a
board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in aesthetic plastic surgery, I
think the most important component of the consultation is to establish a good
connection with your plastic surgeon.  It’s the connection that allows you
to clearly define your desired nose outcome goals, the first step of this whole
process. If you don’t feel you have a good connection with your plastic surgeon
after your consultation, he/she may not be the best surgeon for you.
For more information on
rhinoplasty, please refer to the link below.
Good luck.
Mark K Markarian, MD, MSPH
Harvard-trained Board Certified Aesthetic
Plastic Surgeon

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  Rhinoplasty can be designed to improve nostril symmetry.  This decision should
be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you
and your surgeon.   Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.   The most
important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend
that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who
can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.  FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

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