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Uneven nostrils after rhinoplasty - particularly when smiling Will a revision correct this?

chloe555Jan 17, 2014
I had rhinoplasty in 2008, my plastic surgeon reduced the tip and the alar base. One thing that bothers me is that the right nostril sits higher than the left nostril, this is particularly noticable when I smile. The two sides look slightly different when looking at me front on but the assymetry is very noticeable when looking at the nostrils. Is this something that can be corrected in a revision?

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Dr. George C. Peck, Jr, MD
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Reps B. Sundin, MD

Most of the time ones voice does not change after rhinoplasty alone. The voice is a complicated phenomenon, involving multiple structures. Normally a nasal voice has to do more with issues with the palate.

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Somyos Kunachak, MD - Account Suspended

Pain after osteotomy is unusual. Please contact your otolaryngologist to make sure that this is not due to contact point rhinologic pain secondary to the pressure on the middle turbinate on the septum.If this is just normal pain due to surgery however, it will likely go away in 6-12 months.

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Rhinoplasty is usually not performed until a girl has stopped growing, around age 15-18. So for now- patience is indicated, and she may possibly be less concerned with her nose down the road.  If not, rhinoplasty is always an option when she is ready. Good Luck!

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