Is it possible to raise a nostril rim?

Thanks for your post. I would be interested to see your nasal photos to better verify your candidancy for such a procedure.It is possible to raise the rim of the nostril. A small wedge of skin can be directly excised from the alar rim. Another possibility is to remove/reposition the lateral crural cartilage along the alar rim; however, this would require a normal rhinoplasty approach. If the asymmetry is small it may not be worth it to pursue such correction. However, be sure to consult with an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon for an in-person examination. Best of luck!

A nostril can be raised by removing a small amount of skin and cartilage.  It is relatively easy to perform but the key is judging the right amount of skin and cartilage to be removed.  Otherwise the nostril can become raised compared to the other side.RegardsDr.J

It's not really possible to give you an answer without seeing your photos.  That would help make it clear exactly to what you are referring.  There are techniques available to both raise and lower the nostril margin, but not all are appropriate or possible for every person.  Please re-submit your question with photos for optimal feedback.  Thank you.

It is definitely possible to raise the nostril rim after surgery either with removal of skin inside the nostril or depending on other features of tip, removal of a small strip of lower lateral cartilage.

I think that you need to post photos to show what your nostrils look like before really commenting about what could be done.

Dear cs2390,

Rhinoplasty procedures cannot uncommonly result in subtle
nasal tip or dorsal bridge asymmetries and irregularities. Nostril rim and nostril width asymmetries are
common and usually subtle. If you desire
to raise a nostril or lower a nostril, both can be performed. I would advise you meet with your operative
rhinoplasty surgeon or another surgeon to do some computer imaging, decide on
which maneuvers, elevation or lowering best suit your nasofacial balance and
proportion.

Removal of a little bit of cartilage in some skin excisional
procedures can give you a nice nasal nostril and alar symmetry and a full
discussion of the risk and benefits would be warranted.

There are some excellent rhinoplasty surgeons in the City of
Toronto and you should be able to find one that suits your needs. I was fortunate to train in both plastic
surgery and ENT head and neck oncology and facial plastic surgery and have been
doing rhinoplasty surgery for over 20 years.

I hope this information has been of some assistance and best
of luck.

For more information, please review the link below.

R. Stephen Mulholland, M.D.

Certified Plastic Surgeon

Yorkville, Toronto