I Want to De-Rotate my Upturned Nose

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Hi, I got jaw surgery 6 months ago and it left me with a really turned up nose, that im very embarresed about. I've read alot about how hard it is to bring a upturned nose down and how the surgery could make it worse, which leaves me very discouraged. Im just wondering if i found a good surgeon in my area who specializes in nosejobs, what the chances are the surgery could make my nose worse, or more upturned than before. pleasee get back

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

I am sorry to hear about your troubling nose.  Nasal changes definitely occur after maxillary osteotomies (upper jaw surgery) and should be anticipated.  Some of these changes are for the better and some for the worse.  Your nose can be addressed with a rhinoplasty.  Generally for your case work with lower lateral cartilages and possibly your caudal septum is needed.  It is difficult to tell you more specifically without pictures.

	Dr. ES

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

A very experienced revision rhinoplasty surgeon should be able to lengthened and de-rotate your nose. I personally have never had a nose be worse after this operation and you should not be concerned abut his if you choose a good surgeon who routinely does revisions.

Kenneth R. Francis, MD, FACS · Answer

Brookee,

	I'm not sure where you read that derotation of the nasal tip or nasal lengthening surgery could make the condition worse.  It is overwhelmingly more likely to make the rotation better.  Of course, it is surgery and somewhat unpredictable with some risks.  Worsening of the rotation would probably be on the bottom of the risk list though.  An experienced, board certified rhinoplasty surgeon should be capable of correcting your condition.  Good luck!

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Derotating the  nasal tip can be accomplished with rhinoplasty surgery. Of course a good consult is necessary to review your anatomy.

Peter A. Aldea, MD · Answer

An upturned or overly rotated nose tip CAN be lowered and, or down-turned. It is a straight forward operation for an experienced nose surgeon.
I have never seen a case of lower jaw surgery cause nose tip surgery. It MAY may a pre-existing case be more evident but there being no communication between the two areas, it cannot cause it.
Dr. Peter Aldea

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