What is this on my nostril rim? (Photo)

We can camouflage visible cartilage with Silikon-1000 injections, however, I am concerned that this may lead to a wider nasal tip appearance. If this is a small piece of cartilage that is poking out, potentially it may be removable in a minimally invasive fashion, depending on your examination, I hope this helps, and I wish you well moving forward. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photographs, you may benefit from placement of alar contour grafts to help improve alar retraction. This area of the soft triangle could also be addressed. With good surgical technique, you could have an outstanding result. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon