Nasal Bump/misaligned Nostrils? (photo)

The depressor septi nasi muscle does indeed pull down the tip of the nose. It may be released during rhinoplasty surgery or as an isolated procedure. However, you will need to consult with a surgeon to see if that is truly what you need, as there may be other contributing factors...

    6 Weeks is too early to make judgements about the tip after open rhinoplasty.  The tip is usually the last area to resolve.  There is usually a component of asymmetric swelling as well.  Wait at least 6 months to 1 year before making any assessments about the...

I advise my patients to discontinue any Non prescription or herbal medications two weeks prior to surgery.  This is the easiest way to instruct patients ahead of time.  If it not a prescription med you can do without it for two weeks, but get the specific instruction for your situation...

It depends on how much augmentation you need but septum, ear or rib cartilage can be used.  Medpor has been used successfully in the nose but my preference is the patients own tissue.

To properly diagnose a deviated septum, you should see a nasal specialist such as an Otolaryngologist (ENT). Often a devaited septum can be the cause but there are other causes for nsal congestion as well. If an X-Ray is necessary, the best one would be  a CT Scan. But that should follow an...

Thanks for your question. I cannot tell from the photos whether or not they are both of you. They look different to me. In any case it is certainly possible to change the shape and size of the nostrils to a certain extent. The one photo from beneath the nose seems to suggest asymmetry within the...