I am ONE year post primary septo-rhinoplasty. Pre-surgery, I had an almost perfect profile and straight nose & even nostrils. What I asked for was correction of breathing problem and narrower nose. My nose is much bigger than before, crooked and noticeably shifted to the left, tip is hard and bulbous and nostrils uneven. I also have chronic pain in the bridge and tip areas. I consulted 3 different surgeons, all say different things. My own surgeon says he can't help further. Any Suggestions?
October 8, 2011
Answer: Crooked Nose after SeptoRhinoplasty
I'm sorry to hear about your experience. Unfortunately, you are not alone. If your original surgeon cannot help you any further, get a copy of the operative report and seek out a Board Certified Surgeon who is a specialist in the face who can help address the problem. The issues involved are two-fold: 1) underlying anatomy that is contributing to the crooked nose and 2) external aesthetics (tip, uneven nostrils, etc.). Depending on how much work needs to be done, revision surgery can be challenging. Please get a personalized consultation from a board certified specialist in facial plastic surgery who can assist you in achieving the results you seek.
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October 8, 2011
Answer: Crooked Nose after SeptoRhinoplasty
I'm sorry to hear about your experience. Unfortunately, you are not alone. If your original surgeon cannot help you any further, get a copy of the operative report and seek out a Board Certified Surgeon who is a specialist in the face who can help address the problem. The issues involved are two-fold: 1) underlying anatomy that is contributing to the crooked nose and 2) external aesthetics (tip, uneven nostrils, etc.). Depending on how much work needs to be done, revision surgery can be challenging. Please get a personalized consultation from a board certified specialist in facial plastic surgery who can assist you in achieving the results you seek.
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January 12, 2015
Answer: Crooked nose after rhinoplasty
It does sound like you need a revision procedure. Time now to take a deep breath, start doing your research and move forward. Deviated noses by themselves are difficult to correct but adding the revision factor increases the complexity. You need to find a surgeon with skill, experience, interest and comfort at both. Make sure you see plenty of before and after pictures of previous patients he/she has worked on with these problems. Try to sort out in your own mind what is your highest priority-straightening, refining etc. Above all take your time and don't rush your decision. You lose nothing by being patient. Good luck.
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January 12, 2015
Answer: Crooked nose after rhinoplasty
It does sound like you need a revision procedure. Time now to take a deep breath, start doing your research and move forward. Deviated noses by themselves are difficult to correct but adding the revision factor increases the complexity. You need to find a surgeon with skill, experience, interest and comfort at both. Make sure you see plenty of before and after pictures of previous patients he/she has worked on with these problems. Try to sort out in your own mind what is your highest priority-straightening, refining etc. Above all take your time and don't rush your decision. You lose nothing by being patient. Good luck.
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