Why didn’t my crooked nose straighten after rhinoplasty? (Photo)

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I had my nose broken when I slipped and fell, I’m now 21 years old, I recently got my nose job, rhinoplasty it reconstruction of nose, but today I had my cast removed, it’s been a week after my surgery was done... but my nose is still not straight, and only the hump is been removed, I mean it looks kinda better than was it was but I’m truly unsatified, and not happy with the outcome.. my surgeon told me to try and twist my nose to the left five times a day and we’ll see what happens after..

Bahman Guyuron, MD · Answer

Deviated noses are challenging but they all can be fixed. Have you discussed your concerns with your doctor? You may want to post or e-mail your head tilted back views so we can seed the column between your nostrils. Often it is the dislodged portion of the septum that causes a deviation like this.

Dhaval M. Patel, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and sharing your photo. Its hard to compare your results without a before picture. It is difficult to get a crooked nose completely straight. Also you are still early in the healing process to see your final result. I would address your concerns with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck!Dhaval M. Patel Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Hoffman Estates Barrington Oakbrook Chicago Orland Park

Jeffrey Joseph, MD, FACS · Answer

A crooked nose is sometimes difficult to make completely straight.  However, there is a lot of healing that will take place over the next year.  Be patient and follow your doctor’s advice and instructions.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

It's still too soon to tell what your final results will be. You need to have patience with your body as it begins to heal. The skin, bone and cartilage are all traumatized during surgery. Inflammation (swelling) is the normal response and will help your nose to heal and look beautiful in the end. If, one year from now, you are unhappy with your nose, then that is the time to think about a revision procedure. Right now, concentrate on other things you like to do and let your nose take its time to heal. I hope this helps.

Philip J. Miller, MD, FACS · Answer

You have to give yourself some more healing time.  Your nose and surrounding areas are going to be swollen for a while and you should be consulting the surgeon that performed the procedure but give yourself some time before going back in so some of it can subside. It can take up to a year for final results.
Sincerely,
Philip J. Miller, MD, FACS Double Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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