Deep crease in nostril (only on left side). Any suggestions? (photos)

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I'm a 19 year old female and I'm pretty happy with my nose. The only thing that bothers me is this deep crease in my left nostril (it's very small in the picture but really noticeable in person). I've even gotten several comments from people who asked me if I "sliced" my left nostril on accident or something happened to it since it looks so different compared to my right nostril. Is there any way to fix this or fill it in without surgery? I would like it to look like my right nostril.

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

Naturally an in-person consultation would allow for a more accurate appraisal of the best approach to improve this crease problem. However, from the photo, it would appear that subcision, a tried and true technique that I have been personally using for over twenty years, might prove quite useful for lifting the crease and making it more flush with the surrounding normal skin. If deemed appropriate, the addition of a small amount of biostimulatory filler, either at the the time of subcision or a couple of weeks later, such as Radiesse Plus, would not only yield a more immediate result in elevation, but can itself also enhance new, native collagen synthesis (neocollagenesis). Best to seek consultation with a board certified aesthetic physician with experience in both subcision and in the use of fillers for nonsurgical nasal enhancement.

Jawed Tahery, FRCS · Answer

Thanks,Short term solution would be repeated application of fille but in long run cartilage graft can help!Even if it is left alone it doesn't look bad at all !!Best wishesJ Tahery Otolaryngologist ChesterUK

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