Over the years, I’ve developed indentations next to my nose that only appear when I smile. When my face is relaxed, these areas are mostly flat. I’m hesitant to use fillers because I’m concerned they’ll look unnatural when my face is at rest. Is there a procedure or treatment that could reduce the appearance of these indentations? Thank you in advance!
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A septoplasty would straighten the tip of your nose. There may need to be an incision in the columellar skin or just on the inside of your nose depending on what needs to be done. The bone does not need to be fractured.
Christopher David Jones, MBBS, BSc, FRCS (Plast) says:
The tip of your nose could be altered by re sculpting the cartilages. It is more common for the entire nose to be addressed with rhinoplasty surgery.I would advise seeing a plastic surgeon with an interest in facial aesthetics so that you can discuss your goals. 3D simulation can be used to give...
It's not clear why this occurs, however, some people do experience a drippy nose after rhinoplasty surgery. When this happens, we typically treat the symptoms. We may recommend topical nasal antihistamine sprays as an example.
Based on your photos, you appear to have a somewhat crooked nasal...
