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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.
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
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
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.
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
Facial asymmetry is normal. The difference you describe can be corrected if it is noticeable and distracting. However, prolonged or repeated pressure will not change the position of the nasal bone. Yes it is possible that your nose was broken as an infant, unnoticed by caring parents.
Dear Steven, Uneven nasal bones is not an uncommon occurrence. You may have had an early trauma to the nose where it was fractured and you just did not know it or it may be a natural occurrence. Typically applying pressure to the bone will not "set it" straight. This is done during rhinoplasty surgery in a process called osteotomies where the nose is fractured and aligned evenly. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.
Unfortunately I think you need more formal nasal fracture reduction and likely septum reduction also. The reduction you have is not midline and may heal that way. Then if you heal off center you may need septoplasty and rhinoplasty. best wishes!!
The apparent nasal width can be reduced as well as the width of the tip, and the dorsum can be augmented with a multitude of techniques and materials. Find the plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of rhinoplasties each year. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los...
The total fees for rhinoplasty do range quite a bit depending on what needs to be done. Primary rhinoplasty, like in your case, is normally less than more complex revision surgery. If there's an insurance component to the surgery (to improve breathing for example) then a portion of the procedure...
When you hit puberty, there are many changes to the shape of your face that take place. Included in this is a change in your nose. It goes from a child looking nose (shorter, flat, larger nostrils) to your adult nose. In those who are genetically determined to have a hump, this...
It is not uncommon for bruising from the nose to occasionally spread to the upper eyelids. This will typically resolve within 1-2 weeks
In general, rhinoplasty can result in the following side effects: 1) Bruising 2) Swelling 3) Congestion 4) Asymmetrical result due to swelling 5) Mild pain that can be controlled with pain medication You will still be experiencing some residual swelling at ten months post-op, and...
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