Hi, I would like to know if the inside of my nose is normal. 2 weeks ago I experienced a “tear” inside my nose across my cartilage area. My face is constantly swollen and my inside of nose ls sore. I can see a “cut” between my septum and where the cartilage meets. Can you tell me if I should be able to see the actual nose shape from inside of my nose or should that be covered with cartilage as I can see it. Happy to share images.
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From the photos, your tip does appear to be bulbous and this can be improved with a well performed rhinoplasty. The bones can possibly be reset to be straighter (a septoplasty doesn't change the position of the nasal bones). There's no guarantee the bones will be perfectly straight, but it's...
Repairing septal perforations is a difficult undertaking. The success rate is around 50%. As long as there is not significant whistling or other issues, sometimes it's best to live with a small septal perforation since it is not a health risk. If they are not manipulated, septal perforations...
A septoplasty can be performed and the septal cartilage can be removed. However, it will leave a margin approximately 1 cm on the dorsum as well as caudally to keep the mechanical strength. If that amount has not been removed then more can be removed. However, it looks like you have internal...