Nose uneven when I smile. What is causing this?

November 14, 2015
Asked By:LWH15 in Los Angeles, CA

Four weeks ago I had cheekbone augmentation (medpor) and a closed rhinoplasty performed (mainly tip reduction and osteotomies) and now when I smile my left nostril rises higher than my right nostril. What is causing this?

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November 16, 2015

Answer: Uneven smile

Nima Shemirani, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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November 16, 2015

Answer: Uneven smile

Nima Shemirani, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
November 16, 2015

Answer: Smile asymmetry

November 16, 2015

Answer: Smile asymmetry

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November 16, 2015

Answer: Asymmetrical Nostril Mobility after Rhinoplasty and Cheek Augmentation

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November 16, 2015

Answer: Asymmetrical Nostril Mobility after Rhinoplasty and Cheek Augmentation

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