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!
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Hi, It is better for you to consult with your facial plastic surgeon who can examine you and give you opinion based on examination. Grafts with thick cartilage/sharp edges tend to show with thin skin patients. If you are less than 1 year post-op better to wait. If beyond a year, no way to fix it...
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As far as I can understans from your question If you can send a photo from the side profile, we can make a more accurate evaluation. It would be better face to face consultation
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In my experience a deviated nasal tip after surgery is due to a lack of structural support on one side or a shifted nasal tip graft. Based on your photos it is difficult to determine if this is the case but I will say your alar rims appear poorly supported, especially on the left side. As your...