Can an asymmetrical nose ruin symmetry of other facial components?

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The question pretty much speaks for itself. I have an asymmetrical nose which is very noticeable. I try to ignore it when looking at the mirror but it seems that it just ruins the whole facial symmetry.

Jose M. Soler-Baillo, MD, MS · Answer

Thanks for your question. It seems that the asymmetry of your nose really bothers you. If you feel the appearance of your nose is prominent on your face and wish to improve the asymmetry and soften the look of the nose then you might want to consider consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.All the best,

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Nasal asymmetry is quite common.  Correction of the problem is possible with rhinoplasty depending on how crooked your nose is.  However, it is difficult to get complete correction in many cases and you should be aware of that prior to proceeding with surgery.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Asymmetry of the nose and asymmetry of the face are 2 completely separate issues that can be found together, or separately. An asymmetrical nose is usually the result of trauma when the nose becomes crooked.  To straighten a crooked and and asymmetrical nose usually requires osteotomies placed in the nasal bones, a spreader graft placed in the mid portion of the nose and a tip rhinoplasty with a combination of cartilage removal or cartilage grafting techniques. A full set of facial photographs are required before making any determination.

Richard Chaffoo, MD, FACS, FICS · Answer

Hi and thanks for your question. Yes is the simple answer but an asymmetrical nose can also be part of a picture where there are other asymmetrical facial features. As the nose is located in the middle of your face any asymmetries will be quite noticeable. I would recommend a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who is very experienced in rhinoplasty. Best of luck!

Jarrod Little, MD · Answer

At first glance, one is immediately drawn to the shape and position of the nose and eyes.  This is followed by scanning the aspects of the remainder of the face.  Therefore, even mild nasal asymmetry is often very noticable.  This can then distort the entire facial recognition process.  Correction of the asymmetry can provide dramatic improvements. As always, it is very important to personally consult with a board-certified Plastic Surgeon.

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

An asymmetric nose can affect all of your facial features. This is because it is located at the center of your face and affects the rest of your facial features. For example, it is common for rhinoplasty patients to comment on improvement of the appearance of their eyes despite having operated only on their nose! A consultation would be very helpful to provide you details of surgery.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired) · Answer

Everyone has some degree of asymmetry to their faces which may or may not need to be dealt with through surgery.    If you would like specific answer to your question, we would need to see photos of you.  If you do not want to post public photos, you can e-mail photos directly to us for more individualized information.

Dennis Barek, MD (retired) · Answer

Human beings are very good at picking out asymmetries. It was part of our evolution where a symmetrical face meant a healthy partner who would make good children.Today it is just an aesthetic issue but is important since, very often, people will stare at an asymmetry, making the person uncomfortable.A proper rhinoplasty should be able to straighten the nose totally or much closer to normal.

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

Some asymmetry of the face and its components is normal but can be improved depending on the severity. Is your problem primarily the nose or also other structures? I need to see pictures to address your concerns.

Can an asymmetrical nose ruin symmetry of other facial components?

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