What causes a sideways nose like this & can it be corrected with surgery? (Photo)

Correction of a crooked nose: in the photos you show , Your nose certainly does not look like it is on “sideways“. If you nose is crooked, it is probably due to a deviated septum. This is usually due to a developmental process although in some cases there may have been some early childhood trauma that the patient is generally not aware of. In any event you also have a dorsal hump. The procedure to refine the nose, trim the hump and correct any crookedness that may exist is called a septorhinoplasty. This involves a rhinoplasty to make the nose smaller and prettier, and a septoplasty to straighten the septum which improves the crooked appearance and may improve the airway if there is airway obstruction. You use the word“Easy“. Nothing about Rhinoplasty or septoplasty is easy or guaranteed but in competent hands the percentages are extremely good.

Dear thefarrahmonster,

Sideways would be an extreme exaggeration of your modestly deviated nose. The deviation likely occurred during the development and growth of your nose during your teens. Regardless of the cause, your dorsal hump and deviation can likely be corrected with a septoplasty and rhinoplasty. Seek consultation with an American Board of Plastic Surgery certified plastic surgeon for an examination of the cause of the deviation and options for correction. Good luck!