What can be done to my make nostrils smaller and symmetrical, and my tip more narrow and refined? (Photo)

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Hi, I feel my Nostrils are asymmetrical and there is too much cartilage (is it septal cartilage) showing inside my nostrils. I also feel the tip is bulbous and my nose appears too big and too turned up for my face. Would reduction of this cartilage inside my nostrils be possible? And would this improve nostril shape? I want my nose and nostrils to be smaller and symmetrical, and my tip/nose more narrow and refined. What would need to be done to achieve this? Thanks!

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

You would benefit from a tip rhinoplasty. The dorsum appears very straight and the nasal columella angle is good. The medial feet of the crura are widely separated and they can be pulled together to widen the nostrils. You will need the septal cartilage resected. You will need an open rhinoplasty that will take 2 hours to perform and will cost $7,000.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Christopher David Jones, MBBS, BSc, FRCS (Plast) · Answer

Most of the points you raised; bulbous tip correction, narrower tip etc are achievable with surgery. Nostril asymmetry is extremely difficult to fully correct; if you have asymmetry, this is highly likely to remain after surgery. The size of the nostrils can be altered through surgery, but it is likely that they will remain the same shape.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

In many people, nostril asymmetry may be due to a deviation of the nasal septum at its base. Septoplasty for correction of nostril asymmetry, along with tip narrowing, is routinely performed. If you want your nasal tip lowered, that, in my opinion, is a difficult undertaking that would require multiple cartilage grafts. Overall, you have a pleasing nasal appearance. Would you consider a chin implant? I believe that improving your balance between your chin and nose would lead to a pleasing facial appearance. I hope this helps, and thanks so much for this question. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photograph, you may benefit from a tip refining rhinoplasty. Your surgeon can accomplish this by trimming, suturing, and reshaping the cartilage in your lower nose. Cartilage grafts may also be used to help improve tip refinement. This can also be designed to help improve nostril symmetry. 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

Best wishes and good luck.

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

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

You seem like a good candidate for rhinoplasty. What exactly and how it needs to be done should be discussed in person with a board certified plastic surgeon with expertise in rhinoplasty. Good luck.

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