Perfectly normal nose? I have to disagree. Is my entire nose shifted to the right? (Photo)

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I had an ENT appointment today and the doctor said he couldn't see any issues with my nose because he could see straight back and that my septum was "midlined". I feel gaslit. Is the nasal opening supposed to be thin like a coin slot? Is my entire nose not shifted to the right? I can breathe through my nose but it feels restricted. The left side is much more narrow than the right. Did he mean, functionally, he saw nothing that was an emergency?

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Perhaps the doctor you consulted with is not comfortable operating on you. You're limited and up close photos are difficult to comment on insofar is the feasibility for rhinoplasty surgery. Consider Consulting with another reputable rhinoplasty specialist who offers computer Imaging so you can see what might be best for you moving forward. Hope this helps! Dr Joseph

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

The doctor thought everything looked fine, and you don't.  Is that "gaslighting"?  Perhaps it's just the perspective of the doctor who certainly would have every incentive to help you?
There are many complex reasons why a person would not be able to breathe through their nose.  Septal deviation is one, but there is also tip ptosis, valve obstruction or collapse, narrow piriform aperture (which you could have), narrow palate, long palate, large adenoids, inflamed turbinates, a septal perforation, and more.
Think carefully about what the problem is. If you breathe fairly well then perhaps this is all normal.  If you truly have an obstruction, there are medications and other things to consider.  And, as far as deviation of your nose, these pictures are too obstructed and limited to make a good call on that, but, if you are concerned about that, see a plastic surgeon who can look at your entire face and give you an opinion.  If it's not what you want, remember, it's just that - a different opinion.

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