My surgeon says I have a “soft V”. What is this? (Photo)

May 17, 2022
Asked By:eico323 in United Kingdom

I’m 18 months post op after an open rhinoplasty and alar base reduction. I did not have any grafts. I have a hard notch above my right nostril. There is a mild notch above my left nostril too, but it is not as hard or pronounced. My surgeon saw me in person today, and also at 16 months post op. I raised this on both opportunities and he said I have a soft V. He said it was a good thing, and not a deformity or anything, but I am confused as it’s very solid and bony feeling.

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