My nose used to be perfectly staight and over the years it is getting progressively more crooked. My ENT says that I have a deviated septum and that I probably had it, but if you compare pictures from 10 years ago to now, there is a big difference. Any ideas?
November 3, 2014
Answer: Can a nose become crooked with age? There are a number of causes for a nose to become crooked with time. The most common cause is from prior rhinoplasty surgery. Certain surgically techniques tend to weaken the nose and allow for scar tissue to pull the nose in one direction. In viewing your photos, it appears as if you have had prior surgery. Breaking ones nose also can result in a deviation of the nose. This tends to be immediate and not a progressively worsening problem. Yes, it can become worse with age but most of the deviation is immediate. There are some individuals whose nose truly begins to appear irregular or crooked with age. This is due to loss of fat and soft tissue lining of the nose unmasking underlying asymmetries and deviations which were camouflaged by the thicker covering we have in youth. Loss of bone in the face also decreases nasal tip support which can contribute to this effect. Regardless of the cause of your crooked nose, the problem can be corrected by rhinoplasty with Septoplasty. I recommend you find someone who has a lot of experience in revision rhinoplasty. Good luck!
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November 3, 2014
Answer: Can a nose become crooked with age? There are a number of causes for a nose to become crooked with time. The most common cause is from prior rhinoplasty surgery. Certain surgically techniques tend to weaken the nose and allow for scar tissue to pull the nose in one direction. In viewing your photos, it appears as if you have had prior surgery. Breaking ones nose also can result in a deviation of the nose. This tends to be immediate and not a progressively worsening problem. Yes, it can become worse with age but most of the deviation is immediate. There are some individuals whose nose truly begins to appear irregular or crooked with age. This is due to loss of fat and soft tissue lining of the nose unmasking underlying asymmetries and deviations which were camouflaged by the thicker covering we have in youth. Loss of bone in the face also decreases nasal tip support which can contribute to this effect. Regardless of the cause of your crooked nose, the problem can be corrected by rhinoplasty with Septoplasty. I recommend you find someone who has a lot of experience in revision rhinoplasty. Good luck!
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July 2, 2014
Answer: The crooked appearance of your nose could be improved with a Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty. The photo you posted shows a slight concavity on the left side of your nose. If you're otherwise happy with your nose, and just want it straighter, consider consulting a specialist experienced using Injectable Fillers in the nose. This can be quite gratifying, and there is no downtime. I've attached a link to my Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty photos for your perusal. I hope this was helpful for you. Best regards.
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July 2, 2014
Answer: The crooked appearance of your nose could be improved with a Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty. The photo you posted shows a slight concavity on the left side of your nose. If you're otherwise happy with your nose, and just want it straighter, consider consulting a specialist experienced using Injectable Fillers in the nose. This can be quite gratifying, and there is no downtime. I've attached a link to my Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty photos for your perusal. I hope this was helpful for you. Best regards.
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November 3, 2009
Answer: I have seen this many times over 30 years of doing noses. When we are young we have a great deal of fat in our face and nose. This often hides an underlying deviation which only shows up as we age. See an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon and you should have airway improvement as well as a straighter nose.
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November 3, 2009
Answer: I have seen this many times over 30 years of doing noses. When we are young we have a great deal of fat in our face and nose. This often hides an underlying deviation which only shows up as we age. See an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon and you should have airway improvement as well as a straighter nose.
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