Rhinoplasty 17 Years Ago, but Still Crooked Nose

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Latest answer by Richard W. Fleming, MD
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Tags: nose, crooked

I had a rhinoplasty done 17 years ago and my nose is very crooked. What can be done to make my nose even on both sides and also to make it more pretty?

I feel like too much of the inside of my nose can be seen from the outside too. I tried to attach a picture but it wouldn't work.

10 answers to Rhinoplasty 17 Years Ago, but Still Crooked Nose

How to Improve a Crooked Nose

I'm sorry you achieved less than an ideal result with your original surgery. Consult with an experienced revision rhinoplasty surgeon and he/she will clarify will clarify how much improvement is reasonable.In 35 years, i've never told a patient that their nose will not be physically better after revision of a single previous operation. You will decide if that improvement will meet your expectations.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

How to fix a crooked nose

The remedy depends on the specific problem. If there is a bone distortion, the remedy would typically lie in repositioning the bone. Also, if the problem is with the cartilage the problem would typically require either a modification of the existing cartilage or the addititon of new cartilage.

Jay M. Pensler, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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Crooked noses are one of the most common reasons for surgery

Patients come in for many reasons to have their noses fixed. In a recent study I did with 200 consecutive patients seeking revision rhinoplasty (due to be published this spring), a crooked nose is the #2 reason people want their noses re-done. There are many techniques uses to straighten the nose through both an endonasal (closed) and open approach. The specifics depend on your individual findings. What is interesting is that many revision patients also wait many years before having surgery... more

Steven J. Pearlman, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Crooked Nose Rhinoplasty Surgery

A crooked nose is usually related to three problems, a crooked nasal septum, shifting of the nasal bones, and malposition of the upper lateral cartilages in the middle of the nose. Sometimes the tip cartilages can be shifted as well. All elements involved must be reoriented and fixed. For the nasal bones, they will often need to be fractured and placed in the proper position realigning them. Next, the nasal septum requires straightening with a septoplasty internally. Cartilage... more

Andrew Jacono, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty revision

Revision can certainly be performed if you are unhappy and your goals are realistic. It would be hard to suggest anything without seeing photos at the least and examining you in person.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Improving a crooked nose

Perhaps one of the most difficult types of rhinoplasties to perform is straightening a crooked nose especially one that is very deviated. From what you are describing, it can be done but typically requires resetting or rebreaking the nose and pushing it toward the midline. Grafting of cartilage may also be required to correct any depressions or uneveness once the nose is straightened. Finally, it sounds as if you may have experienced shortening of the ala or nostrils which allows the inside... more

Scott Trimas, MD
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty

You seem to have more than one issue with your nose, crocked, and much elevated tip. You will need a full evaluation and you will need a seondary rhinoplasty depending on the findings during the examination.

Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Crooked after rhinoplasty

Crooked noses are difficult to get perfectly straight. However, a revision rhinoplasty can help to correct crookedness and asymmetry that a previous procedure missed. I suggest you get a consultation with a revision rhinoplasty surgeon. A personal consultation with an experienced surgeon will give you the understanding you need to make your decisions. For examples, you may view my photos posted on realself and on my website. Good luck. Dr T.

Behrooz Torkian, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Plastic surgery for a crooked nose

There are a variety of procedures and interventions to straighten a crooked nose. MAny of these require the use of cartilage grafts. Depending on what was done at the first procedure these grafts can be obtained from the nose or possibly the ear or ribs. Discuss your options with a qualified plastic surgeon.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Your crooked nose can be improved

It is tough to answer this question without looking at a photo of your nose, but even if there was a photo of your nose, I would tell you to find a plastic surgeon to examine you who does rhinoplasty and is comfortable doing revision rhinoplasty, or secondary rhinoplasty. There are many techniques which you might need to improve your crooked appearance after your previous surgery. An open rhinoplasty approach is probably what most surgeons would do, and you may need cartilage taken from... more