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Rhinoplasty for a Crooked Nose and Bulbous Tip?

asked 1 year ago by Seattle3873 in Seattle, WA
Latest answer by George John Alexander, MD
Question viewed 813 times
Tags: female, crooked, bulbous, tip

I have a crooked nose-- even more pronounced when i smile. the tip is also very round and kind of "collapses" when i pinch the sides of it. Is this something that can be fixed, and if so, how much would the total cost be? I've attached pictures of how my nose is now, and what I would like it to look more like. Thank you!

16 answers to Rhinoplasty for a Crooked Nose and Bulbous Tip?

Straightening the crooked nose with collapse with breathing.

Straightening the crooked nose with collapse with breathing and correction of the bulbous tip can be done. The cost varies with the experience of the surgeon, etc. See an experienced revision rhinoplasty surgeon and his live patients he has operated on.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Rhinoplasty for crooked nose

Rhinoplasty is a great surgical procedure to minimize a bump in the nose, bulbous tip and/or to straighten a crooked nose. The nose is unique in that the tissues do have some memory. Experience matters. Find a board certified plastic surgeon in your area that performs rhinoplasty surgery routinely and look at before and after pictures. Good luck!

George John Alexander, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

Correction of crooked nose, deviated septum, rhinoplasty,septoplasty

By correcting your septal deviation, it will help your breathing but it may not necesarily fix your crooked nose. This can be improved with a rhinoplasty, either open or closed. You may need some grafts placed. I am sure it can be improved but it will probably not be as straight as you want. Watch my videos!

Edward J. Domanskis, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty: Fixing the crooked nose and bulbous tip

Your complaints about your nose are very common. Your deviation sounds like it is related to a deviated septum and your tip can be refined as well. It would necessitate an open septo-rhinoplasty and likely require structural cartilage grafting to support your tip. This would likely be considered a cosmetic rhinoplasty and the price will vary depending on where you live. It is an outpatient operation with about a weeks recovery. I would seek an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon for your nose.... more

Andrew P. Trussler, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Crooked Nose and Bulbous Tip

You can correct all the nasal features you don't like with rhinoplasty surgery. The pictures show that your goals seem realistic. Costs will vary depending on the location and experience of your surgeon.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Can my crooked nose be straigtened by rhinoplasty?

You did not mention if you had any injury to your nose. This is a different situation where I take into consideration the ability of the procedure tobe covered partially through insurance. If this is the case many isurances mandate a CT scan for evaluation. If there is a markedly deviated septum then at least a portion can be covered by insurance. If not then the procedure will need to be covered by the patient. Extremly crooked noses are difficult but start... more

Robert Whitfield, MD
Milwaukee Plastic Surgeon

Cost of rhinoplasty in Los Angeles and tip plasty

Cost varies for complicated rhinoplasty. As I understand it, the cost of rhinoplasty is more in cities such as Los Angeles when compared to less populated areas. Rhinoplasty and tip remodeling will improve your AP profile considerably.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty for a crooked nose

Rhinoplasty, or nose surgery, is quite common for a crooked nose. You may have had a nasal fracture leading to the crooked nature of your nose. It is also important to assess if you have a deviated septum. Straightening a crooked nose depends on the how much time has elapsed since the nose was broken. Typically, rhinoplasty to straighten a crooked nose will require osteotomies (controlled fractures) of the nose to put it back into place.

Etai Funk, MD
Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.funkfacialplastics.com

Correction of the Crooked Nose and Bulbous Tip with Rhinoplasty.

I have reviewed your pics and comments. The crooked nose is many times caused by abnormalities of the nasal septum. Nasal septoplasty will help to realign and straighten the septum. Nasal collapse is usually a function of weakness in the cartilage framework of the nose. Correction can be achieved by the addition of cartilage grafts which will help to strengthen your existing framework. Spreader grafts can correct internal valve collapse, alar batten... more

Anthony Corrado, DO
Philadelphia Facial Plastic Surgeon

Can rhinoplasty fix a crooked nose and bulbous tip?

Rhinoplasty surgery can certainly improve the features of your nose that concern you. It sounds as though your nasal structural support is less than ideal as well. There are ways to improve the functional aspect of your nose at the same time. There is no reason that your nasal breathing should suffer after surgery. A complete examination of your nose and how it relates with the rest of your face would allow for a more detailed assessment of what is possible with surgery. A... more

Thomas A Lamperti, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty for cosmetic improvement

I think you would be a great candidate for rhinoplasty to improve your appearance. The tip and dorsum need improved definition. The internal structures need to be evaluated fr function. Be sure to tell your PS about the shape change on smiling. Also, your occlusion, lower jaw, and chin, will need to be evaluated. Beyond that, I can't render an opinion, as the photographs do not provide sufficient views/information.

Scott E. Kasden, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Best Rhinoplasty for Crooked Nose and Bulbous Tip

Hi Seattle, Rhinoplasty will correct your nasal concerns. The cost of rhinoplasty varies depending upon the experience of the surgeon, the geographic location, and the cost of the operating room and anesthesiologist. Cost should not be your determining factor as the cost of revising a poorly done rhinoplasty will be much more expensive. You did such a nice job on your computer imaging that your surgeon should hire you to do computer imaging in his/her office. ... more

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Correction of nasal tip and deviated nose

Many of these issues could be addressed with cartilage support of the nasal tip and central one third of the nose. This can be a diffcult surgery and you should obtain at least 3 consults.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Crooked nose

Thanks for the photos, but they are hard to decipher. If you have a crooked nose this can often be straightened. If your middle vault collapses with inhalation this can be helped as well.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Crooked noses can be straightened

Straightening a crooked nose is one of the most common reasons people seek out Rhinoplasty. Other big reasons are bulbous (wide, round) nasal tips and humps. All of these conditions can be significantly improved. Usually with a crooked outside, the inside nasal septum is crooked as well even if you don't realize it. See an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who understands the nose to discuss your goals and desires.

Steven J. Pearlman, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

Correction of your crooked nose is difficult, but feasible, with well-performed Rhinoplasty Surgery.

I read your concerns and reviewed the photos you posted. I think you have a realistic expectation, but getting your nose perfecly straight may be difficult. You will need to have your nasal spetum evaluated to see if that is contributing to the curvature. You will likely require alteration and reconstruction of your tip to achieve a narrower, more symmetrical appearance, and you will likely require a cartilage spreader-graft to elevate your left upper lateral cartilage that appears to be... more