How Can I Fix My Asymmetric Nose?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m interested in rhinoplasty to correct nasal asymmetry.

A:Thank you for sending all of your nasal pictures. I am going to assume that you have never had any prior nasal surgery and this is either the natural result of your facial development. While fundamentally what you see is nasal asymmetry there is also some development differences between the two sides. This is particularly seen in the nostrils where the right nostril is smaller and more highly position than that of the left. As a result in straightening the nose through basic cartilage and bony repositioning techniques the left nostril will also have to be reduced to better match that of the right side. This will be particularly needed given that there will be a right shift of most of the nose This will automatically make the right nostril smaller and the left nostril bigger, hence the needed left nostril narrowing needed with the overall procedure. The best nasal asymmetry results come from an open Septo rhinoplasty procedure. Whether you may also want narrowing of the nose particularly in the tip is a personal choice which you have not mentioned up to this point.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon