My right nostril seems to have extra cartilage in it. It also sort of pops if I touch it, as if it's going back into palce. I've noticed recently that my nostril is actually closing completely when I breath in... It looks like my nostril is becoming smaller and smaller... It also recently started getting sore, red, scabby and I think infected as it looks slightly white/green. Can you please give me an idea of whats going on and what the possible solution are.
Answer: Nostril asymmetry and bulge The base view of the nose shows your right nasal passage is narrower than the left side. The central cartilage (the septum) is likely deviated to your right at the bottom. This is pushing the bottom part of the alar cartilage called the medial crural footplate into the nostril. When you have this deformity, you can have turbulent drying airflow leading to crusting. See a facial plastic surgeon to perform a caudal septoplasty to improve the opening to your nose.Best of luck from Manhattan.- Dr. Paul
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Answer: Nostril asymmetry It's possible that you have a caudal septal deviation, and septoplasty can help this particularly if you have breathing issues you might want to look into it. Be sure to discuss your goals and concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon and consider the pros and the cons. Be certain your surgeon is properly certified. I've attached a link where you can start your search.
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Answer: Nostril asymmetry It's possible that you have a caudal septal deviation, and septoplasty can help this particularly if you have breathing issues you might want to look into it. Be sure to discuss your goals and concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon and consider the pros and the cons. Be certain your surgeon is properly certified. I've attached a link where you can start your search.
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Answer: Vestibular stenosis from deviated septum The bottom of your septum is off to the right side. This pushes an area of your tip cartilage (medial crural footplate) off midline. That's the bulge. Correction should involve caudal septoplasty and columellaplasty. Both can be done closed. A full open Rhinoplasty is not required.
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Answer: Vestibular stenosis from deviated septum The bottom of your septum is off to the right side. This pushes an area of your tip cartilage (medial crural footplate) off midline. That's the bulge. Correction should involve caudal septoplasty and columellaplasty. Both can be done closed. A full open Rhinoplasty is not required.
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April 10, 2017
Answer: Deviated septum. Collapsing nostrils. Hello and thank you for your question. The footplate of the right medial crura is displaced into your right nostril. This is usually due to a deviated septum and can be fixed with a septoplasty. The nostril or alar collapse you are referring to can be helped with cartilage grafts to the ala during your rhinoplasty procedure. I would seek consultation with a board certified rhinoplasty surgeon to obtain further answers to your questions. Hope this helps.
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Answer: Deviated septum. Collapsing nostrils. Hello and thank you for your question. The footplate of the right medial crura is displaced into your right nostril. This is usually due to a deviated septum and can be fixed with a septoplasty. The nostril or alar collapse you are referring to can be helped with cartilage grafts to the ala during your rhinoplasty procedure. I would seek consultation with a board certified rhinoplasty surgeon to obtain further answers to your questions. Hope this helps.
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