My entire life the right side of my nose jas been caving inward, seeming kind of flat. The bottom tip of fhe right side also appears longer than the other. My mother claims it is because I was born premature and spent 3 months in the hospital with pipes in my nose, but that seems quite unrealistic. Why may this be, and what is the solution? I do not want a complete nose job that gives me a compleely different nose, but simply a symmetrical Nose. What may be a good option for me?
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July 20, 2017
Answer: Nostril caving in
Matthew Brace, MDFacial Plastic Surgeon, Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
I recommend my patients avoid heavy lifting or strenuous activity for 3 weeks after surgery. They should be very careful to avoid bumping the nose for at least a few months.
A rhinoplasty can correct the nose by removing the bump and refining the tip to better match your facial proportions and improve your profile. Any cosmetic procedure, properly done and in experienced hands can give natural results that will enhance your current appearance. You can get a pre...
First of all, I'm sorry you feel that way about your looks. Having a healthy self-esteem is certainly important and surgery is not always the solution. With regard to your features, I do think your face could be rebalanced to give you a more feminine look based on the photographs you...
