The right side of my nose or your left seems a bit concave from different angles and by touch. I recieved an elbow to my nose several times when I was younger, that could have something to do with it.
Answer: Rhinoplasty, some advices: Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty, some advices: Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us.
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December 31, 2016
Answer: Is this an upper lateral cartilage collapse, if so what are my options? From the photographs presented, it does not appear that there is a collapse of the upper lateral cartilage, however the nasal bones are slightly twisted. Osteotomies placed in the nasal bones are required to straighten them. When patients have a concave and collapsed upper lateral cartilage on one or both sides, spreader grafts are used to support that area. Spreader grafts are harvested from the patient's own nasal cartilage and placed underneath the concave upper lateral cartilages in the midportion of the bridge line. For more information about spreader graft placement, please see the link and the video below
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December 31, 2016
Answer: Is this an upper lateral cartilage collapse, if so what are my options? From the photographs presented, it does not appear that there is a collapse of the upper lateral cartilage, however the nasal bones are slightly twisted. Osteotomies placed in the nasal bones are required to straighten them. When patients have a concave and collapsed upper lateral cartilage on one or both sides, spreader grafts are used to support that area. Spreader grafts are harvested from the patient's own nasal cartilage and placed underneath the concave upper lateral cartilages in the midportion of the bridge line. For more information about spreader graft placement, please see the link and the video below
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December 30, 2016
Answer: Right Nasal Bridge Concavity An examination is best to confirm the nature and cause of the right concavity, but it appears that your right nasal bone may have sustained a displaced nasal bone fracture and now appears too medial. Since the nasal bone is attached to the upper lateral cartilage, your upper lateral cartilage may also be involved, but the indention appear too high and most likely represents a nasal bone problem. Correction may involve "reverse" osteotomy and/or placement of a cartilage spreader graft for the upper lateral/ nasal bone region or rhinion. An open approach may be best to diagnose and correct your nose. Consult with a trusted rhinoplasty specialist for an examination. Best wishes.
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December 30, 2016
Answer: Right Nasal Bridge Concavity An examination is best to confirm the nature and cause of the right concavity, but it appears that your right nasal bone may have sustained a displaced nasal bone fracture and now appears too medial. Since the nasal bone is attached to the upper lateral cartilage, your upper lateral cartilage may also be involved, but the indention appear too high and most likely represents a nasal bone problem. Correction may involve "reverse" osteotomy and/or placement of a cartilage spreader graft for the upper lateral/ nasal bone region or rhinion. An open approach may be best to diagnose and correct your nose. Consult with a trusted rhinoplasty specialist for an examination. Best wishes.
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Answer: Is This Collapse of the Upper Lateral Cartilages While it does appear that there is narrowing of the mid-portion of your nose this is probably your inherited anatomy and I doubt this is secondary to cartilage collapse. On the basis of these pictures I suggest you consider a full rhinoplasty including a change in the position of your nasal bones, placement of spreader grafts, and narrowing of your tip and nasal base. All of this should be addressed in a consultation with an experienced rhinoplasty specialist after an examination and discussion of your goals.
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Answer: Is This Collapse of the Upper Lateral Cartilages While it does appear that there is narrowing of the mid-portion of your nose this is probably your inherited anatomy and I doubt this is secondary to cartilage collapse. On the basis of these pictures I suggest you consider a full rhinoplasty including a change in the position of your nasal bones, placement of spreader grafts, and narrowing of your tip and nasal base. All of this should be addressed in a consultation with an experienced rhinoplasty specialist after an examination and discussion of your goals.
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