Will a broken nose from my teenage years make rhinoplasty difficult?

About 25% of my patients have some type of trauma or previous rhinoplasty.  This will not be an issue.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Thank you for your inquiry!

A broken nose looking crooked can be fixed surgically. If so, then you can be a good candidate
for a rhinoplasty that will improve the way your nose looks to complement your
facial features in a natural fashion. However, without a physical
examination it is not possible to provide you with specific details. The difficulty of surgery remains bound to the experience of the surgeon you chose. I highly
recommend that you schedule a consultation with a well-experienced surgeon because only then you can have the best shot at fixing what is broken with the least chances of revision surgeries in the future.



It is important to mention that the
finest cosmetic results in any particular case are based on a variety of
factors, including: the unique anatomy of the patient, realistic expectations,
a well-informed and detailed discussion with your plastic surgeon concerning
the best options for you especially covering a deep understanding of the pros
and cons of any given choice you will adopt.



Please keep in mind that following the
advice from a surgeon online who offers to tell you what to do without a
physical examination covering the nature and the status of the tissue,
assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history, and discussing
the pros and cons of each operative solution would not be in your best
interest. With that in mind, it is the safest and for your best interest to
find a plastic surgeon with solid experience and certified by the American
Board of Plastic Surgery who is ideally a member of the American Society of
Plastic Surgeons that you will trust and be comfortable with. You should
discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.



Good luck!!!



Ali Sajjadian, MD FACS

It is certainly acceptable undergo a rhinoplasty to straighten a broken nose from 3 years ago. It's important to go to  a rhinoplasty surgeon who has extensive experience repairing crooked noses. Performing a rhinoplasty after a previous fracture does not make it any more difficult.