I had rhinoplasty in 2014 to remove my dorsal hump and my doctor also resized my alar base with nostril repositioning to better match my new nose. I’m overall pleased with my nose apart from my nostrils being uneven- my right one is smaller and sits higher. Would reshaping the nostril with grafts or fixing my deviated septum give me a more symmetrical nose?
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Thank you for your question and I am sorry you did not receive the results you hoped for from your first surgery. Keep in mind that revision rhinoplasty is likely to be more complex than the initial surgery, due to scar tissue, loss of structural support, and other factors. Make sure you choose...
A septoplasty by itself should not create an inverted V deformity. Generally speaking, placing spreader grafts, with or without infracturing corrects the deformity. If you are also concerned about correcting a "droopy tip", alae nasi flaring and a dorsal hump, you might best see a few...
Hello and thank you for your question. Based on the images, it does appear you might be a good candidate for revision rhinoplasty to correct the asymmetry of your nostrils. Keep in mind that revision procedures can be even more complex than your original surgery, so experience and expertise are...