I was wondering if I had a deviated septum and why my nostrils are different sizes? It does seem like air passes through my right nostril much easier than my left one which seems perpetually stuffy.
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Hello and thanks for your question. When I look at your pictures, I can clearly confirm your suitability for the rhinoplasty operation but the change that you are looking for seems impossible considering your nose structure. Make your nose that much may cause some breathing problems after the...
Rhinoplasty and the nasal tip: A rhinoplasty frequently involves defining the nasal tip , elevating a drooping tip, or a hanging Columella, and in some cases involves narrowing wide nostrils. Which of these apply to you could be determined in consultation with a plastic surgeon.
Nasal tip plasty versus full rhinoplasty: theoretically a nasal tip plasty could be performed independently of the rest of the rhinoplasty. However it is rare that modifying the tip alone will give an optimum result. Usually changing one aspect of the nose requires changing the rest of the nose...