I was told that during revision rhinoplasty my nostrils were set as notched nostrils. I know my nostrils look crooked. What are notched nostrils and can these be repaired?
May 1, 2015
Answer: Notched Nostrils Without a photograph it is impossible to clinically correlate what "crooked nostrils" mean. The tern can refer to asymmetry in size, in flaring, in the degree of rotation etc. Classically, a NOTCH refers to an indentation in the usually smooth curve of the edge of the nostril. This is seen in cases where either trauma or nose surgery resulted in an intra nasal scar that ran very close to the rim of the nostril. As the wound healed, the scar shortened and pulled a short segment of the rim in resulting in a visible notch in an otherwise smooth rim.
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May 1, 2015
Answer: Notched Nostrils Without a photograph it is impossible to clinically correlate what "crooked nostrils" mean. The tern can refer to asymmetry in size, in flaring, in the degree of rotation etc. Classically, a NOTCH refers to an indentation in the usually smooth curve of the edge of the nostril. This is seen in cases where either trauma or nose surgery resulted in an intra nasal scar that ran very close to the rim of the nostril. As the wound healed, the scar shortened and pulled a short segment of the rim in resulting in a visible notch in an otherwise smooth rim.
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April 22, 2010
Answer: Notched Nostrils "Notched' usually refers to elevation of the edge of the nostril rim. If this is the problem, it can be improved or corrected with the placement of grafts of cartilage or cartilage and skin above this notching to lower the rim. If this is not the complication, please submit a more detailed description.
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April 22, 2010
Answer: Notched Nostrils "Notched' usually refers to elevation of the edge of the nostril rim. If this is the problem, it can be improved or corrected with the placement of grafts of cartilage or cartilage and skin above this notching to lower the rim. If this is not the complication, please submit a more detailed description.
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