After 4 septorhinoplasties, nose is taking on a c shaped look. What can I do about it from a cosmetic stand point? (Photo)

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I've undergone 4 septorhiniplastys now and I'm finally at a point where I'm breathing so much better. However my nose always takes on this odd c shape. It always looks fine for a while after surgery but then eventually it will go back to its originally shape. I'm wondering what I can do to correct the c shaped look on the right side. I've considered fillers.

Suleyman Tas, MD, FEBOPRAS · Answer

Hello, thank you for the question and provided information. Based on  the photos you shared you seem to have crookedness for later years your nose might be more crooked. You need to have a detailed physical examination to analysis inside the nose due to previous alterations. Permanently your nose can be straighten with a well executed revision rhinoplasty  you can benefit from Closed Technique for maximal healing and no scar on your columella.Best Regards,

William Portuese, MD · Answer

There will be extensive scar tissue present in the nose, so this will be a very difficult procedure in order to get the nose straight.   Is important to understand the risk versus benefit ratio. It is important to know how much cartilage is left over on the inside of the nose for potential grafting purposes.  To straighten the crooked nose usually requires a spreader graft placed underneath the concave upper lateral cartilage in the midportion of the nose, and osteotomies placed in the nasal bones.

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

If your breathing is good and your concerns are strictly cosmetic the asymmetry may be corrected with a minimally invasive approach such as a small cartilage or soft tissue graft. Fillers can be used but that is temporary solution. You need a personal examination by a revision specialist.

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