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Will Rhinoplasty Straighten my Nose?

asked 1 year ago by Malachi in London
Latest answer by Robert M. Freund, MD
Question viewed 871 times
Tags: male, asymmetry, crooked, bruising, osteotomy

Hi and thank you reading. I'm considering a rhinoplasty as I am very unhappy with my nose. My nose makes my face look unsymmetrical. My face looks worse when viewed from right hand side. My question is can my face be set back to normal? Does my case require open or closed rhinoplasty? I assume osteotomies would be required. Will this mean I will have large amounts of bruising after surgery considering my case? Is this a straightforward case? I feel my nose is worse then most peoples. Thank you.

16 answers to Will Rhinoplasty Straighten my Nose?

Rhinoplasty to Straighten Nose

Correcting a crooked nose is one of the most challenging operations for a rhinoplaasty surgeon - therefore, choose an experienced individual to do your work. Temporary bruising will occur because osteotomies will be necessary. I would use an open technique for your nose, but your surgeon will make that decision - pick a surgeon, not a technique.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Rhinoplasty

Shaka, After reviewing your photos, I believe an open rhinoplasty with osteotomies would be helpful in lending "balance" to your face. Bruising is not uncommon after osteotomies but not always seen. Consult with a BS plastic surgeon for a more thorough evaluation. Good luck.

Douglas L. Gervais, MD
Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

Glabella and Rhinoplasty!

Your nose is an interesting learning case. Why? 1- the twist you describe is significant and certainly be improved, but all patients must understand the perfect is the enemy of good. Often, the cartilage that is straightened has memory and wants to go back to where it used to be. 2-You have a prominent and long nose. The length is defined by the distance from the glabella to the tip. The glabella is the depression of your nasal profile between your eyes. In your case your blabella is... more

Robert M. Freund, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty to straighten the nose

Osteotomies are performed at the time of a rhinoplasty to straighten the nasal pyramid. In addition, spreader grafts are also used to straighten out the upper lateral cartilages and improve airflow dynamics through the nose if valve collapse and vestibular stenosis is an issue. This can all easily be done under closed rhinoplasty, so open rhinoplasty is not necessary. After the osteotomies are performed a cast is applied across the nose and bruising will remain... more

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Well-performed Rhinoplasty Surgery may help to improve the appearance of your nose.

I read your concerns and reviewed your photos. You appear to have a long nose with a droopy tip, along with an indentation along your right bridge, and a profile-hump. You should consult several certified, reputable rhinoplasty specialists and view many photos before proceeding. Computer-imaging may be helpful for you to see what to expect after well-performed Rhinoplasty Surgery. I hope this is helpful for you. Regards from NJ:

Eric M. Joseph, MD
West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.ericmjoseph.com

Can rhinoplasty straighten the nose

Yes, a rhinoplasty can straighten your nose to create more symmetry. Osteotomies would be helpful to reposition the nasal bones. Bruising is common after osteotomies, but is self-limited resolving in about 2 weeks. The surgical approach used varies depending on the surgeon. An examination would allow for an assessment of your nose in more depth to see what exactly needs to be done. I would recommend visiting with a few board certified facial plastic surgeons or plastic surgeons to see... more

Thomas A Lamperti, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Considering Rhinoplasty? Go for It!

Your nose can be improved and if it is bothering you, suggest you consult with one or more surgeons and get it fixed. Can be done open or closed. Osteotomies will be necessary and you may require internal straightening of the nasal septum. Bruising will depend on complexity of procedure and to some extent, the skill of the surgeon. However, bruising always disappears so that should not stop you from looking better. Your case, because of asymmetries, is not simple but not the... more

Robert Kotler, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty to straighten the nose.

See an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon. He will be able to straighten your nose as well as refine it cosmetically.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Straightening a Deviated Nose

From your photographs it is clear that you have a left sided deviation of the central aspect of the nose and the tip comes back toward the middle - producing an overall "C" shape. This can make the face appear asymmetric or a result of preexisting skeletal asymmetry. No matter the cause, straightening the nose can help restore facial balance. This surgery would require a restructuring of the underlying bone a cartilage and would most likely require an open approach with... more

Vincent P. Marin, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty to straighten the nose

Rhinoplasty can indeed straighten the nose, and cut in the bone called osteotomies are needed for shaping. Often the shift is related to a deviation in the septum of the nose as well and correction of the septum will help breathing, and stabilize the nose as any twist in the septum can cause the nose to shift after surgery. You will likely bruise to some degree. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty, Beverly Hills Rhinoplasty, Nasal Refinement, Nose Job,Beverly Hills Rhinoplasty, Los Angeles Rhinoplasty

From your photos, the nose appears to have a large nasal hump that always goes to the right in a C shape. A Rhinoplasty to reduce the nasal bridge would also require the nasal bones to be fractured to close the open roof. This can make the nose appear more straight but the cartilage at the end of your nose also appears to be deviated to the right. Straightening that out would require some trimming and manipulation of that cartilage as well. When having a Rhinoplasty for... more

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty for asymmetry of nose

Rhinoplasty can reduce the hump in your nose and and provide you with a more balanced profile. Your specific questions are best answered during a consultation appointment with an experienced board certified plastic surgeon. Experience matters! You may find it helpful to review before and after photos to get an idea of how this procedure has helped other patients correct similar concerns.

George John Alexander, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty to Improve Nasal Symmetry

Hi Shaka Zulu, Rhinoplasty is not one operation, but many potential operations. Every patient is unique. Improving symmetry is a common request, but generally the most challenging. Bone reshaping and cartilage grafts are usually required. Reducing the hump from a nose is the most common request for cosmetic nasal surgery. Humps are usually made up of both cartilage and bone, and come in various sizes and shapes. Reducing small humps is a relatively easier procedure, as compared... more

Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty

A rhinoplasty can improve the concerns that you have, but do not expect that the nose will be perffectly straight after surgery. It will more than likely be straighter but no one gets perfection.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty Los Angeles

Rhinoplasty can make your nose much straighter, but absolute symmetry will probably not be possible. Due to the deviation I would not consider your rhinoplasty "straight forward," so choose a plastic surgeon who specializes in this procedure.

Armen Vartany, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Septorhinoplasty will straighten the nose and improve symmetry

Septorhinoplasty will straighten your nose and improve symmetry. Osteotomies would be required to cut the nasal bones and "reset" them in the midline. This often leads to bruising around the eyes that can last up to ten days. Dr. Stephen Weber, Facial Plastic Surgeon