My nose is pushed to the right side and on the left side there is a bump and a hollow dip underneath the bump where my nose begins to tilt to the side as if my nose had been broken (I don't remember ever having done anything to my nose). Can my nose be straightened out? What else would you suggest I do to get a nicer looking nose?
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The crooked nose is straightened with medial and lateral osteotomies of the nasal bones. Sometimes, a cartilaginous spreader graft is placed underneath the concave upper lateral cartilage in the mid vault area to help with breathing and straightening. Minor tip adjustments may be necessary...
Rhinoplasty surgery would be necessary to correct a nasal hump. I would recommend a consult with a board certified rhinoplasty specialist. He/she will be able to examine your nose in person and provide you with advice. Computer imaging software may be used, where your surgeon can morph a photo...
There is no correct answer to your question however there are two things to consider. The first is that you might fall and injure your nose. In that case it would be best to wait until 8 weeks before such activity. If you are confident that you will not fall then I feel it's fine to invert as...