What surgery would improve the shape of my nostrils/columella to make them more symmetrical? I feel that the septum moves slightly over to the left, is it normal to have an unsymmetrical nose? Thank you.
Answer: Rhinoplasty candidate I would recommend starting with a consultation with a board certified facial plastic surgeon that specializes in rhinoplasty surgery to discuss if rhinoplasty can address your concerns.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty candidate I would recommend starting with a consultation with a board certified facial plastic surgeon that specializes in rhinoplasty surgery to discuss if rhinoplasty can address your concerns.
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February 11, 2019
Answer: Uneven Nostrils Hi Anne,
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February 11, 2019
Answer: Uneven Nostrils Hi Anne,
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February 11, 2019
Answer: Asymmetric Nostrils If you look close enough, almost everyone will have some asymmetry to their nose. From the photo it appears your caudal septum is slightly deviated to the left making the left nostril a little smaller. The lower portion of your columella is wide due to the feet of your mesial crura. Surgery will be able to correct both issues and may even improve your airway.
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February 11, 2019
Answer: Asymmetric Nostrils If you look close enough, almost everyone will have some asymmetry to their nose. From the photo it appears your caudal septum is slightly deviated to the left making the left nostril a little smaller. The lower portion of your columella is wide due to the feet of your mesial crura. Surgery will be able to correct both issues and may even improve your airway.
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February 10, 2019
Answer: Nasal evaluation Hello and thank you for your question. Nasal asymmetry is very common. Your base view shows nostril asymmetry which could be due to a deviated caudal septum or your medial crural footplates. This can be improved with rhinoplasty. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and not just a computer animation system. You should be able to view numerous pictures of actual patients with noses similar to yours performed by your surgeon.
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February 10, 2019
Answer: Nasal evaluation Hello and thank you for your question. Nasal asymmetry is very common. Your base view shows nostril asymmetry which could be due to a deviated caudal septum or your medial crural footplates. This can be improved with rhinoplasty. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and not just a computer animation system. You should be able to view numerous pictures of actual patients with noses similar to yours performed by your surgeon.
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February 9, 2019
Answer: Asymmetric nostrils Hello and thank you for your question. It's hard to give you a definitive answer without an in person examination. Deviation of caudal septum and asymmetric alar cartilages are among the reasons to cause asymmetry in nostril size and shape. I would suggest that you see a board-certified plastic surgeon for a complete evaluation. Best,
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February 9, 2019
Answer: Asymmetric nostrils Hello and thank you for your question. It's hard to give you a definitive answer without an in person examination. Deviation of caudal septum and asymmetric alar cartilages are among the reasons to cause asymmetry in nostril size and shape. I would suggest that you see a board-certified plastic surgeon for a complete evaluation. Best,
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