One nostril sits higher than the other and has more cartilage than the other - makes nose look crooked. What can be done?

August 3, 2016
Asked By:gettingthere2016 in Austin, TX

My nose is straight, but it doesn't look that way because my left nostril is attached a little higher than my right nostril and has more cartilage than the right. Can this be corrected? Can the right nostril be brought up higher and can the excess cartilage be taken away?

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August 3, 2016

Answer: Nostril asymmetry

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August 4, 2016

Answer: Correcting nostril asymmetry

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August 4, 2016

Answer: Yes, something can be done

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Answer: Yes, something can be done

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