54 year old female & always had small dent on nose but it's gotten worse, what can I do? (Photo)

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I’m a 54 year old female, I have always had a small dent on the right side of my nose but is has gotten so much worse as I age, what’s going on and can it be fixed?

Jacob Tower, MD · Answer

Hello, hope you are well. I have corrected noses exactly like this. The concavity--or 'dent'--is generally caused by buckling of the lower lateral cartilage underneath the skin. It can be fixed with rhinoplasty, and requires cartilage grafting to support the buckled area (either from the nasal septum or ear). At the same time, any other aesthetic modifications to the nose that you may desire can be performed.
Cheers,Dr. Tower

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question.You have a huge deviation, this can cause breathing problems, I recommend rhinoplasty surgery to get rid of this image and gain a healthier nose.If you can provide photos with better lighting, from the side of your face and 1 meter away I would be able to make a proper evaluation. It would be more convenient to decide with face-to-face consultation. Best regards!

Andrew Miller, MD · Answer

The photo shows a concave curvature of the right side of the nose. The best way to fix that is with surgery which could straighten it permanently. If surgery is not an option, a filler may be able to smooth it out some as well. Be sure to see an expert rhinoplasty surgeon for consultation.

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hello Linda,

The lower lateral nasal cartilage on your right is concave while the one on your left (the normal anatomy) is convex.  The best treatment is to have a tiplasty nasal surgery where the cartilage is flipped over and sutured into the normal position.  With the advent of injectable fillers, there may be a temporary fix, I would not recommend as it is temporary and dangerous in this part of the nose.  Choose your rhinoplasty surgeon most carefully.  Good luck and be well.
Michael Persky, MD
Encino, CA

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

it would be very simple to treat this small dent with injection of filler. However, more serious condition, a crucked nose would require complex rhinoseptoplasty. In person consultation with a plastic surgeon with expertise in nose surgery, is recommended. Good luclk.

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