I fell on my face about a year ago, and now my nose is pretty crooked. I didn't think it was broken at the time, but now I think it did some damage.. Can I get it repositioned without re-breaking it?
July 15, 2010
Answer: Fixing a crooked nose
A crooked nose from trauma is typically due to broken nasal bones or a nasal fracture with or without cartilage that has been mishapen or shifted. The septum (the wall that separates the two sides of the nose) may also be deviated after trauma. Typically, a crooked nose requires the bones to be rebroken after the initial injury. This is done in a controlled fashion with what are called osteotomies. This will help move the bones back into position and provide for a straighter nose. Cartilage and/or septal work may also be necessary.
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July 15, 2010
Answer: Fixing a crooked nose
A crooked nose from trauma is typically due to broken nasal bones or a nasal fracture with or without cartilage that has been mishapen or shifted. The septum (the wall that separates the two sides of the nose) may also be deviated after trauma. Typically, a crooked nose requires the bones to be rebroken after the initial injury. This is done in a controlled fashion with what are called osteotomies. This will help move the bones back into position and provide for a straighter nose. Cartilage and/or septal work may also be necessary.
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Answer: Straightening a crooked nose
It is impossible to straighten the nose without re-breaking it. Both medial and lateral osteotomies must be performed to realign the crooked nasal bones. Often times we have to put a spreader graft of cartilage on the inward ways deflected side to allow the cartilaginous mid third of the nose to be even with the nasal bones. This will have to be addressed by your rhinoplasty surgeon at the time of consultation.
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Answer: Straightening a crooked nose
It is impossible to straighten the nose without re-breaking it. Both medial and lateral osteotomies must be performed to realign the crooked nasal bones. Often times we have to put a spreader graft of cartilage on the inward ways deflected side to allow the cartilaginous mid third of the nose to be even with the nasal bones. This will have to be addressed by your rhinoplasty surgeon at the time of consultation.
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