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What is the Success Rate of Patients Having Rhinoplasty to Correct a Twisted Tip?

asked 6 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Andrew Pichler, MD
Question viewed 234 times
Tags: nose tip, effectiveness, nose tip rotation, statistics, twisted

12 answers to What is the Success Rate of Patients Having Rhinoplasty to Correct a Twisted Tip?

Twisted nasal tip

There are no statistics available as to the exacts success rate. It will depend on the complexity (i.e. does it involve more that just the tip cartilages, will it require a graft, etc), the experience of the surgeon and factors such as tissue healing. Generally it is a fairly complex problem so seek several consults.

Andrew Pichler, MD
Sacramento Facial Plastic Surgeon

facedr.com

How successful is rhinoplasty surgery?

Its a great question. The answer depends on; the patient, the surgeon and the nose. Patient expectations ultimately determines success. So surgeons chose patients with what they consider reasonable expectations. The surgeon is the second variable in the equation. Better surgeon, better the outcome. And finally the nasal deformity influences the success. More twisted, less success. So its hard to give a general statement, although the usual statement is '95% success'.... more

Oakley Smith, MD
Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.droakleysmithrhinoplasty.com

Correcting a Twisted Nasal Tip

Correcting a twisted, deviated, or asymmetrical tip can be very challenging ; the degree of success will depend on the experience of your surgeon, if the problem is secondary to previous surgery or trauma, and the cause of the tip deformity. Your surgeon should be able to answer these questions before surgery.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rate of Success of Rhinoplasty Correcting Twisted Nasal Tip

Hi Crooked, Rhinoplasty can be very effective in correcting a twisted nasal tip. Success of the operation is dependent upon proper diagnosis by your rhinoplasty surgeon, use of appropriate techniques, and the degree of the deformity to begin with. In the best of hands, the revision rate for rhinoplasty is 5 to 10%. The most important aspect of your rhinoplasty is to most carefully choose your rhinoplasty surgeon (see web reference below). Good luck and be well... more

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Correcting a twisted nasal tip

Correcting a twisted nasal tip can be challenging. Generally significant improvements can be achieved. The anatomic cause of the deformity must be assessed and expert precise reconstructive surgery performed to realign the tip and enhance symmetry. Both open and closed rhinoplasty can achieve improved nasal tip alignment. Ultiimately the severity of the deformity to the septum and the nasal tip cartilages needs to be evaluated by a rhinoplasty... more

Philip Solomon, MD
Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.solomonfacialplastic.com

Success of rhinoplasty for twisted tip correction

How successful rhinoplasty is in correcting a twisted tip depends on both the surgeon doing the surgery and the severity and cause(s) of the twisting. No one can guarantee you a perfectly symmetric tip, but you should be able to get a good idea of a surgeon's overall skills by looking at a number of before and after photos. In office digital morphing would allow your potential surgeon to give you a better idea of what results could be expected in your specific case. more

Thomas A Lamperti, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Success Rate for Correcting a Twisted Nasal Tip

A few things to consider: Even for the best rhinoplasty surgeons, the revision rate is 10 to 15% If you define success as a totally symmetric result, then the chance of success may be low If you are realistic and willing to accept an improvement, then success may be high If you have unrealistic expectations, then you are unlikely to be satisfied Complex rhinoplasty procedures tend to have higher revision rates Therefore, it is best to discuss... more

Karol A. Gutowski, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty for Twisted Tip

An experienced surgeon should be able to help you. I think that the open approach is best for these types of problems.

Ronald Schuster, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Twisted tip rhinoplasty

Results from rhinoplasty are determined as much by expectation as by surgical skill. You and your surgeon should have an intimate discussion of your anatomy, the plan, and the possible results (good and bad). You should have a complete understanding of what is being recommended and how it might affect your appearance. Choose a surgeon certified by the american board of plastic surgery and be sure to ask to review pre- and post-op pictures of your surgeon's work.... more

Daniel Greenwald, MD
Tampa Plastic Surgeon

bayshoreplasticsurgery.com

The Success Rate of Patients Having Rhinoplasty to Correct a Twisted Tip?

As with everything Cosmetic Plastic Surgery-related the final outcome depends on the proper diagnosis, the Plastic surgeon's skill, the starting point (how challenging the original deformity is) and the patients degree of realistic expectations. The tip rests on the front end of thye septum which ideally is a straight wall separating the nostrils. Unfortunately, the septum can be bent in many ways and to various extremes. As the septum buckles, the tip shifts. As a result,... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Twisted nasal tip

A twisted tip often is associated with a septal deviation. I alway tell patients that I treat that the cartilage has memory ( it wants to keep the same shape). S0 that when I straighten them, they can bend back a bit. I always say I can get the three "ERS" usually get is straightER, cutER, smallER but never perfect.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty to correct Twisted tip

Rhinoplasty techniques to address a twisted tip have to take the rest of the nose and face into account. As you have probably read during your research: The twisted tip usually involves the nasal septum and the tip cartilages If these are addressed, the success rate of creating natural symmetry is high, BUT your goals need to be discussed during the consult. Happy New Year