Can cartilage shift back after a rhinoplasty? (photo)

Hi,
Thanks for your question. The information you are speaking about is related to septoplasty surgery for deviated septum correction. There are lots of reasons to have a septal deviation. There are also normal asymmetries of the face and facial bones. Both of these things are the most common reasons a person notices a crooked nose.
A skill rhinoplasty surgery will create a straighter nose that is structured to withstand recurving over time by supporting the cartilage and repositioning the bony framework to create a straighter, solid construct that you see as a straighter nose.
However, just performing septoplasty surgery alone leaves you with a greater risk of recurving.
I hope this helps.
Dr. Shah

Your nose has 2 components: bone and cartilage. The bone will have to be corrected as well as the cartilage. Cartilage can have a memory but usually cartilage is treated in such a way that is will not go back to the original position.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.