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Can Crooked Nose Tip Be Fixed?

asked 2 years ago by frankie2009 in asia
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
Question viewed 3,791 times
Tags: nose tip, crooked

My nose tip is crooked; can it be fixed? One side if my cartilage has fallen down and I think it's due to my improper sleeping position. Can it be repositioned to the original position?

34 answers to Can Crooked Nose Tip Be Fixed?

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Fixing Crooked Nasal Tip

A crooked or asymmetrical tip can be fixed with rhinoplasty surgery. An experienced surgeon will know what techniques necessary to improve your appearance. It is exremely unlikely the problem was caused by your sleeping position.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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Crooked Tip Can Be Fixed!

A crooked tip can be fixed with Rhinoplasty. Symmetry can be improved, but do not expect perfection Discuss your concerns with a well qualified surgeon.
Paul C. Zwiebel, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon
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Fixing a crooked nose

The first step in fixing a crooked nose is to identify which portions of the nose (nasal bones, septum, tip cartilages) are causing the nose to appear deviated. There are very specific rhinoplasty techniques which can be used to address each of these areas. Be sure to consult with a surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty. An external deviation is often associated with narrowing of the airway on one or both sides, so straightening the nose may improve your ability to breathe as well. In... more
Umang Mehta, MD

Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.mehtaplasticsurgery.com

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Nasal asymmetry

Some asymmetry in the nose is normal. If you have tip asymmetry and want it corrected, this can often be accomplished with a tip plasty.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Schedule a Consultation

It is unlikely that your crooked nose is due to your sleeping habits. It is more likely due to developmental factors. If you have had surgery or trauma then these factors should be considered also. Depending on the severity of the crookedness of your nose, a surgeon may or may not be able to correct it to it's proper position. A simple consultation with a plastic surgeon should provide information and options for your unique situation.
Ivan Thomas, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Fix a crooked nose?

Of course, a crooked nose can be fixed. Often a crooked nose is due to trauma or is a congential deformity. The optimal way to correct a deviated nose is through an open approach rhinoplasty after a careful analysis of the nose. Often the patients own cartilage can be used to correct or reconstruct the nose and bring it back to a normal or symmetric position. The nose should be balanced with the patients overall facial structure, size and shape.
Rod J. Rohrich, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Crooked nasal tip can be repaired

A crooked nasal tip can be repaired.  It is not likely that your sleeping position caused this abnormality.  In my experience, the most likely cause of a crooked nasal tip is a deviated septum.  Other causes include twisting and asymmetries of the lower lateral cartilages.  A complete nasal exam is imperative to determine what the root cause of your problem and how it should be repaired.
Raghu Athre, MD

Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.athresurgical.com

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Fixing a crooked nose

Rhinoplasty can straighten or improve a deviated nose. It is a difficult undertaking, but improvements can be made. Sometimes the result is not a perfectly straight nose, but an improved one. I doubt that the cartilages in your nose collapsed because of the way you're sleeping
Andres Bustillo, MD

Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drbustillo.com

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A crooked nose tip CAN be fixed

First, don't blame yourself. It is highly unlikely you caused any crookedness to your nose with your sleeping position, unless you suffered major trauma to your nose. A crooked tip may be due to asymmetries in the position of the tip cartilages and this can be corrected with permanent suturing techniques. Sometimes the cartilages may need to be cut and resewn together to fully solve the problem. In any case, you should be able to get a natural and long-lasting result. Visit a... more
Anand D. Patel, MD

Austin Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.freshfaceaustin.com

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A Fix for Crooked Noses

  The answer is yes and maybe. Crooked noses are one of the most difficult procedures to completely correct. There are many factors including a deviated septum which may cause your nose to be crooked. Because of this it is imperative that you see a physician with ear nose and throat training or a physician with experience in doing internal nasal surgery. You should consult several doctors and get their opinions. In your consultation,ask to see patient with a similar problem you have... more
Carlos Wolf, MD

Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Crooked tip of nose can be fixed.

Most patients have at least a little asymmetry of the nasal tip.  When exaggerated, it can be corrected by adjusting the two cartilages that for the tip.  Perfect symmetry is unlikely, but most noses can be made to look a lot better.
Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Correcting the Crooked Nose

The crooked nose is a complex problem that can be multifactorial in nature.  This can be related to a curved septum (e.g., C-shaped, S-shaped), or deformities involving the lower lateral cartilages of the nasal tip. Distorted attachments of the upper lateral cartilages to the nasal bones, as well as deviations of the nasal bones themselves, can contribute to this deformity.  Correction of the crooked nose is certainly feasible provided care is taken to delineate each of the... more
Jeffrey Weinzweig, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Repairing crooked tip is possible

Fixing a nasal tip deviation is certainly possible with rhinoplasty. An examination is necessary to determine what is leading to the crookedness and decide what techniques are necessary to repair it. Often structural cartilage grafts are used to reposition and strengthen the nose to ensure as durable and symmetric a result as possible. I always counsel my patients that creating a perfectly straight nose from a deviated one is very challenging. Certainly, a significant improvement should be... more
Thomas A Lamperti, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Correcting a Crooked Nose with Rhinoplasty

I advise my patients considering rhinoplasty that the most difficult part of the rhinoplasty procedure is making a crooked nose perfectly straight. Oftentimes, the use of cartilage grafts or a Gore-tex implant are indicated- as you can see in the examples on the URL I have attached. What I typically tell these patients is to expect an improvement of 70% in the crookedness.
Jeffrey Epstein MD, FACS

Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.plasticsurgeryoftheface.com

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Crooked Nose Repair

Repairing the crooked nose is one of the more difficult challenges in rhinoplasty.  Various parts of the nose can be asymmetrical or deviated which can lead to a crooked nose deformity including deviation of the nasal septum, nasal bones, or asymmetry of the lower lateral cartilage.  Often times, crooked noses may have associated functional issues associated with them as well.   There are many nuances which can help make the chances of success and improved symmetry more... more
Anil R. Shah, MD

Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Re: Repair of a crooked nose

A crooked nose, not matter what is causing the crookedness, can almost always be fixed. Since there are many things that can make a nose look crooked, the plastic surgeon must be able to analyse the problem as well as know the techiques for the reconstruction and be skillful at using them.
Howard T. Bellin, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty can change the nasal tip

The underlying cartilage may be the source of your nasal tip asymmetry.  Surgery can be very effective in repositioning the tissues and restoring a balanced tip.  If this is the only correction needed the procedure may be relatively short
Robert Mounsey, MD

Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Correction of crooked nose

There are many reasons to have a crooked nose and a deformity of the tip cartilages is one of those reasons.  Typically there are several components to the crooked nose including : Mal-position of the tip cartilages deviation of the septum deformity of the bones Generally , if the cartilage is severely misshapen I would recommend an open technique to correct the deformity and bring the nose back into balance. Wishing you the best, Tal Raine MD more
Talmage J. Raine, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Crooked Nose

Yes...unfortunately we can't see you photo, but even if all you see is a crooked tip, see a rhinoplasty expert. They will be able to confirm your diagnosis, make additional suggestions and offer solutions, whether these are surgical or non-surgical depends on the correct diagnosis.  I typically perform an open rhinoplasty even it is only the tip cartilages that are misaligned as I can fully visualize all the pertinent anatomy and sculpt accordingly. I hope this helps! Dr. C more
John Philip Connors III, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Yes it can be fixed

You may need open rhinoplasty as this is the best bet for fixing a crooked nasal tip.You may need cartilage grafting of the tip from the septum or ear in addition to the tip sutures for finer correction of the tip.However an exact plan can be given only after examining you.
Anup Dhir, MD

India Plastic Surgeon
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Nasal Tip Reshaping Is Possible

Reshaping a nasal tip is most certainly possible. Technically what needs to be done will depend on what you are experiencing. Though the procedure can be done through an open or closed approach, I find it more effective to address tip problems through an open approach.
D.J. Verret, MD

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
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A crooked nose tip can be fixed with rhinoplasty

Generally the best approach is an open rhinoplasty where the cartilage can be completely visualized and corrected. The cartilage can be trimmed and sutured and sometimes additional cartilage must be placed on the tip to give it more support. Additional cartilage can be obtained from the septum or from the ear.  If you go to a good rhinoplasty surgeon, they should be able to improve the crooked tip.
Usha Rajagopal, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Correcting a crooked nose

Correcting a crooked nose should be a part and parcel of rhinoplasty.  An experienced nasal surgeon will determine exactly which anatomical parts of the nose are causing the crooked appearance, and there are a few.  Only then the surgeon can prepare a proper plan and perform an appropriate procedure. In some patients there is an internal deformity that could be unmasked during a rhinoplasty.  If not corrected properly during surgery this can result in a crooked nose after... more
Boris M. Ackerman, MD

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.doctorackerman.com

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Fixing a Crooked Nasal Tip

It isn't likely that your sleeping position has created a crooked nose.  More likely, the nose cartilages have changed over time and have become crooked through a gradual bending or warping.  An experienced rhinoplasty surgeon will be able to make a diagnosis for you after examining you, and let you know what is involved in fixing your crooked nose.  Although at times complex, you should certainly be able to get improvement, regardless of how crooked your nose is to begin... more
Minas Constantinides, MD

Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Fixing the Crooked Nose

Fixing a crooked nose is not easy, especially if the crookedness was not caused by an injury.  A nose that is crooked through growth and development, often need surgery on the tip, the nasal septum, the base of the nose and possibly the bones.  You should seek an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon, one who has performed numerous procedures of the nose. 
Sheldon S. Kabaker, MD

Oakland Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Two Main Considerations

There are two main considerations when assessing a crooked nose. The apparent crookedness may be caused by asymmetry of the boney part of the nose, closer to the face, or by the cartilaginous portion of the nose (closer to the nasal tip). Crookedness of either or both parts of the nose can certainly be corrected. The key to this is proper analysis of the cause of crookedness and proper planning. This is particularly the case with a crooked nasal tip, since the cartilage has spring to it and... more
Michael R. Macdonald, MD

Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drmmacdonald.com

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A crooked nose tip can be fixed

Rhinoplasty is a popular and effective surgery to recontour the shape of your nose. There are multiple ways to adjust or fix to contour of a nasal tip. This is a delicate procedure that often involves small stitches or adding small piece of cartilage. For this reason, it is essential that you work with a board-certified plastic surgeon has a great deal of experience with rhinoplasty, cartilage tip suturing techniques, and cartilage grafts. They will be able to examine you and compose a... more
B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Treatment of nasal tip

The tip of the nose is cartilage and skin. Treatment of an unacceptable tip can be easily accomplished with a tip rhinoplasty. An experienced surgeon can alter, add, or remove cartilage as needed to reconstruct your nose to the desired appearance.
Randy J. Buckspan, MD

Austin Plastic Surgeon
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Correcting a Crooked Nasal Tip

In general, the answer to your question is yes. You noted that your nasal tip appears to have fallen down, or collapsed, on the one side. This could certainly contribute to having a crooked nasal tip. I would doubt, however, this is the result of sleeping on that side of your nose. Nonetheless, an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon should be able to help improve the shape and contour of your nose. This may include use of cartilage grafting to rebuild the tip and provide more symmetry. Make... more
John M. Hilinski, MD

San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drhilinski.com

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Nasal tip surgery is common

Certainly. Nasal tip surgery is common and usually successful. Talk to a rhinoplasty specialist and you will hear how this can be improved. You will likely need to have an open approach rhinoplasty, where a small barely noticeable incision in made under your nose.
Oakley Smith, MD

Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.droakleysmithrhinoplasty.com

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Crooked nose tip can be fixed

Yes, nasal tip surgery or tip plasty can be performed to improve and straighten the nasal tip. Sometimes additional cartilage grafting needs to be performed, and osteotomies are performed if the nasal bones are crooked.
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

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Crooked nasal tip

I do not think your sleep patterns have altered your nasal tip. Asymmetry is common in every ones body. The good news is it very often can be made more equal with surgery called Rhinoplasty. This out patient procedure requires the skin to be raised off the underlying structures, through small incisions. The architecture is then reduced or added to for a more equal result. Some small sutures then close the incisions. Hope this is encouraging.
Rodger Wade Pielet, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Yes it is possible.

 It is probably not due to your sleeping position, but just the way it grew. See an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon to fix this as well as anything else such as deviated septum, etc.
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Yes there are surgical options for correction of crooked tip.

It depends on the cause but, yes, it can generally be fixed. This will likely require an open tip approach. This may also necessitate cartilage grafts from the septum. Seek consultation with a qualified surgeon to learn your options.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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