My nose looks worse after my surgery, can it be fixed? (Photos)

It is not uncommon that the nose does look worse after a septoplasty as well the airway is not improved. There are numerous types of septoplasty and some may not correct the entire septum and other may leave other sources of airway obstruction untreated, including turbinates and internal and external valves. The septum is the post of the nose and can be the source of deviation both before and after a septoplasty. A septoplasty can destabilize the nose making it look wider as well. A secondary rhinoplasty could help correct the issues and pre-operative imaging could help define the nose you would want.

Surgery for a deviated septum alone usually does not change the shape of the nose. If the outside shape of the nose was altered, this is usually due to a rhinoplasty procedure, which can be performed in conjunction with a septoplasty.
In any event, a rhinoplasty procedure is needed to straighten a crooked nose, and a revision septoplasty or turbinate reduction may also be needed to improve the nasal breathing. This would make the surgery both cosmetic and functional. Be sure to see a rhinoplasty expert such as a facial plastic surgeon who is comfortable with revision nasal surgery.
All the best,

It is impossible to see subtle changes that you are talking about on these photos? In person evaluation would help to give you more detailed advice. Good luck.

Hello and sorry to hear your disappointment with your initial surgery. Looking at your pictures, you do appear to have some deviation of your nasal bones. It is difficult to fully assess based on these picture alone, but I would also be concerned with some loss of support to the nose and this could certainly result in nasal obstruction. I'd recommend consultation with a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon who can examine your nose and assess what may be causing your nasal obstruction. He or she can discuss what options you have for repair. Hope this helps! 

...and by the way, what a shame.... you are a beautiful young girl who had a very manageable problem which was made worse by poorly planned/executed surgeryChoose a rhinoplasty expert with many years of experience, a practice focused on rhinoplasty and a willingness to perform revisionsGood luck

A rhinoplasty and a septoplasty are two completely separate procedures. A rhinoplasty changes the shape of the nose, while a septoplasty is only performed in the back of the nose to improve airflow dynamics. The crooked nose  can be straightened with a cosmetic rhinoplasty procedure, but anticipate paying for that procedure yourself. If there are still breathing problems in the back of the nose, this must be sorted out at the time of examination and consultation. There are many issues on the inside of the nose that can cause difficulty breathing such as turbinate hypertrophy, a persistent deviated septum, allergies, chronic sinusitis and valve collapse. For many examples of crooked nose repair from our practice, please see the link and the video below

Hi,Yes this can be fixed by reducing the dorsal hump and straightening the septum. You may need to have nasal valve repair as well. Best, Dr.S.

You nose can be improved.  The septum may still be deviated or there may be other causes of persistent nasal obstruction after surgery.  Additionally, the nose can be straightened.  Seek out an opinion from a board-certified expert in revision rhinoplasty.  Best wishes.