Which procedure would straighten out the tip of my nose after breaking the base of my nasal bone? (photo)

Thank you for your question. You are an excellent candidate for rhinoplasty and agree with your assessment. In your case, you definitely need a rhinoplasty to fix the crooked nose. Rhinoplasty is not an enormous operation. Most times, a rhinoplasty takes only an hour and a half to perform in the recovery is minimal. A large portion of my practice is dedicated to rhinoplasty surgery. It is important to only see plastic surgeons with extensive experience in rhinoplasty, ie perform at least 6 per month and have performed hundreds of cases. Also, critically evaluate on-line galleries to see if their art form resonates with yours. Rhinoplasty is definitely a grey haired plastic surgeon's sport. Best wishes to you.

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photograph, you may benefit from a rhinoplasty to help straighten your nose. There are many different maneuvers that could be used to accomplish this including septal reset. With good surgical technique, you could have an outstanding result. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon