Do I have a bifid nose, and is there a non-surgical fix? (Photo)

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I have a deep indent running down the top of my bulbous nose, and I’ve never seen anyone else with it. It’s getting more prominent with age, and I’m wonder if it can be fixed without surgery, whatever it is.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

The reason you are seeing a cleft in between your right tip cartilage and your left hip cartilage is because you have thin nasal skin. This becomes more prominent in age as we lose facial volume. You have had excellent success permanently filling vertical tip indentations like yours with microdroplet Silikon-1000. If you are otherwise happy with the rest of your nose, treating this condition does not require surgery, in our experience. I hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

Nasal clefts are actually not that uncommon. In experienced hands an HA filler can be injected in less than a minute to elevate and smooth them. Since this is an advanced injection technique, you would be wise to seek out a board certified cosmetic dermatologist injector. Best of luck.

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

The gap between the cartilages leading to a bifid nose can be filled with a filler or a small cartilage. The process is quick and easy and can be done under local anesthesia.
Cartilage can be obtained from the nasal septum or your ear. 
Regards
Dr. J

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