hi, it has been about 6 months since I developed an obsession that leads me to compulsively touch the tip of my nose (cartilage area). I exert light pressure of a few seconds, which I repeat many times a day. Is it possible that these have deformed (even slightly) permanently my nose? I ask this because it has been a while since the tip seems more swollen than before and I wanted to know if it is a temporary situation or I have done irreparable damage
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April 29, 2020
Answer: Manual manipulation of the lower third of the nose
Dear Aguy544924,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photos, it looks like you would benefit from a rhinoplasty. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will...
It is most likely that the septum has not changed shape unless there was an injury. In this case, a slight displacement of the tip cartilages has probably led to the contour problems that you are describing.
The nasal airway can become worse over time around a septal deviation, in particular if...
I agree your philtrum is a bit long. The best way to address this concern is with a surgical lip lift. The procedure uses an incision under the base of the nose to reduce the philtrum and raise the upper lip to improve the proportion of the lower face. This procedure can be done using local...
