I think one alar cartilage is deformed or buckled. I have long nose and deviated septum as well. Any suggestions? (photos)

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How can this be corrected? Can they unbuckle a cartilage somehow?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Rhinoplasty can be used to achieve those goals for your nose that you have listed.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Scott K. Thompson, MD · Answer

You seem to have made a pretty accurate assessment of your nose.  It does appear that you have asymmetry of the lower lateral cartilages.  This is accentuated by the fact that your nasal skin is quite thin.  I would not be surprised if you are having some breathing compromise as well.  Consultation with a surgeon who specializes in the face and in rhinoplasty procedures should help to create a good plan for your nose.

Elias G. Gikas, MD · Answer

Yes you have  asymmetrical alar tip cartilages and the buckling can be corrected easily. You also have a long nose and a small dorsal hump as well as a slightly droopy tip from the limited views. Your deviated septum along with the above issues can all be corrected by a septorhinoplasty procedure. The goal should be a natural looking nose that matches your facial proportions and the ability to breathe better. Seek an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon.Best Regards,

John Bitner, MD · Answer

I love the drawing on your photo and think you are right.  Your skin is thin, making the underlying cartilage more visible.  The techniques I use for the tip (endonasal, dome division with a columella strut graft) allows for a nicely shaped and refined tip and will completely correct the buckling you are seeing.  There are some other changes you can make at the same time (deprojection and rotation, lowering the bridge, etc...).  Here is a link to our rhinoplasty gallery.  We do hundreds of rhinoplasties each year and would be happy to see you for a consultation.

P. Daniel Ward, MD · Answer

I agree with you that you have some apparent buckling of the cartilage of the nose.  The nose is also a bit long with a hump on the bridge of the nose.  I would advise you to see an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon.  I'd be happy to see you for a free consultation in either my Salt Lake City or South Jordan office to further discuss.

I think one alar cartilage is deformed or buckled. I have long nose and deviated septum as well. Any suggestions? (photos)

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I think one alar cartilage is deformed or buckled. I have long nose and deviated septum as well. Any suggestions? (photos)

Answers (8)

Answer: Fixing an asymmetric tip

Answer: Fixing an asymmetric tip

Answer: Deformed nasal cartilage

Answer: Deformed nasal cartilage

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