is this natural? can i put pressure on it to fix it? did i break my nose and i never knew?
Answer: Facial and nasal asymmetry is natural
Most people have some facial and nasal asymmetry. This is often more visible in photos. That is because people are more used to their mirror image. A photo is reversed, bringing out asymmetries.
Nasal bones will not move if you haven't had recent trauma or surgery.
Third, you might have broken your nose and didnt' know it or it may be natural asymmetry as discussed above.
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Answer: Facial and nasal asymmetry is natural
Most people have some facial and nasal asymmetry. This is often more visible in photos. That is because people are more used to their mirror image. A photo is reversed, bringing out asymmetries.
Nasal bones will not move if you haven't had recent trauma or surgery.
Third, you might have broken your nose and didnt' know it or it may be natural asymmetry as discussed above.
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October 18, 2013
Answer: One Side of Nasal Bone is Wider Than the Other? This could either have resulted from your natural nasal shape or you could have had a past injury that resulted in movement of the nasal bones. If you've healed from an injury that occurred over three weeks ago, it is very unlikely that anything short of a surgical procedure will change the shape of your nose. Massage or finger-tip pressure might work right after an injury but once the bones have healed, they will not move without being carefully cut and reset. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACS
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October 18, 2013
Answer: One Side of Nasal Bone is Wider Than the Other? This could either have resulted from your natural nasal shape or you could have had a past injury that resulted in movement of the nasal bones. If you've healed from an injury that occurred over three weeks ago, it is very unlikely that anything short of a surgical procedure will change the shape of your nose. Massage or finger-tip pressure might work right after an injury but once the bones have healed, they will not move without being carefully cut and reset. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACS
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February 14, 2013
Answer: Uneven Nasal Bones
You could have had a fracture or the bones could have developed in this fashion. Rhinoplasty can provide for more even contours. Find the plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of rhinoplasties each year. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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February 14, 2013
Answer: Uneven Nasal Bones
You could have had a fracture or the bones could have developed in this fashion. Rhinoplasty can provide for more even contours. Find the plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of rhinoplasties each year. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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February 15, 2013
Answer: Nasal Bone Asymmetry
The nasal bones usually become asymmetrical after repetitive trauma. Medial and low lateral osteotomies will straighten the bones during a rhinoplasty procedure. Look for a rhinoplasty surgeon for lots of experience, theses can be difficult
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February 15, 2013
Answer: Nasal Bone Asymmetry
The nasal bones usually become asymmetrical after repetitive trauma. Medial and low lateral osteotomies will straighten the bones during a rhinoplasty procedure. Look for a rhinoplasty surgeon for lots of experience, theses can be difficult
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February 15, 2013
Answer: Nasal bone asymmetry
Yes, it is quite possible that one nasal bone is wider or thicker than the other. This may be a normal variant or from past trauma.
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February 15, 2013
Answer: Nasal bone asymmetry
Yes, it is quite possible that one nasal bone is wider or thicker than the other. This may be a normal variant or from past trauma.
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