Is it possible to raise a nostril rim?

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I had a rhinoplasty last year which left one nostril higher than the other. Instead of lower the nostril, would it be possible to raise the other side? Possibly, by removing skin from inside of the nostril, allowing it to retract?

Mark Been, MD · Answer

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!

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

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

A. Joshua Zimm, MD · Answer

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.

J. Andrew Bartlett, MD, FRCS · Answer

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.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

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

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