Whats the cause of my excessive nostril show? (photos)

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Hello there, I was wondering whats the reason behind my excessive nostril show? Is it because the nose is short or because it is over rotated? Also, if it can be fixed which type of surgery and cartilage should be used? Thanks everybody for your time.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

The nose can be lengthened with cartilage grafts.  I perform the rhinoplasties in closed fashion to avoid the external scars.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

Reason for nostril show excess in your nose is the nose is short and NOT rotation. The cartilage I have used in noses like yours for 35 years is septal cartilage.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

You have excessive nostril show because of an over rotated and short nose. The nose can be lengthened and derotated with different types of cartilage grafts which will make the nostrils less visible. As the tip lengthens and comes down, with alar rim grafts as well, the angle of the nostril changes.

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

You have excessive nostril show because your nose is short and over-rotated. Your nose can be lengthened using septal or ear cartilage grafts.

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