Do I have mild saddle nose? If so, how can I correct it? (photos)

Question

I had surgery over 2 years ago but I feel something doesn’t look right with my nose I have a slight depression just above the tip & the left side looks a bit strange. I also notice that when I breathe in my left nostril kind of sucks in.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question. While it’s difficult to tell whether you do have a saddle nose based on your images alone, rhinoplasty can correct any crease or depression in the nose. Minor issues may be corrected using dermal fillers as well. To know for sure, I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with a reputable board-certified facial plastic surgeon, particularly one with a strong rhinoplasty portfolio. Your surgeon will evaluate your nose, recommend the best course of action to address your concerns and goals, and help ensure the best possible outcome.

Edwin F. Williams, III, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Based on your pictures, you may have a mild saddle deformity, but in order to make that diagnosis, you would need an in-person examination and information on what surgery was performed. I recommend consultation with a board-certified facial plastic surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty for an in-person examination and to discuss options based on your goals. Best of luck!

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

A rhinoplasty will never be perfect. If the issue is minor, it is not worth doing a revision. The risk/reward ratio is not in your favor.
Regards
Dr. J

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It is not possible to give you any meaningful advise based on these photos, unfortunately. In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon, expert in rhinoplasty, is recommended. Good luck.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Sasha1983,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photos, it looks like you would benefit from rhinoplasty. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Robert Ciardullo, MD · Answer

Do you have a saddle nose deformity? Based on the photos you show you have only a slight supratip recession which is sometimes considered desirable. This does not constitute a saddle nose deformity . a saddle nose deformity consists of a large depression above the tip area not the slight definition which you have. If your nostril collapses on inspiration that is possibly due to lack of Cartlidge support , and can usually be remedied with a Cartlidge graft