Would a rhinoplasty help my asymmetry?

Thanks for your question. The jaw
surgery will help your facial proportions a great deal. If they are not moving
the maxilla (the upper jaw), but only the lower jaw, then the nose will not be
changed by the jaw surgery. However, in order to make an optimal assessment of
nasal projection in relationship to your face, I would suggest doing the rhinoplasty
after. I would talk to your jaw surgeon about the chin projection, which could
also be addressed at the time of jaw surgery. Overall, I think you would be an
excellent candidate for a rhinoplasty. The curved nasal profile is one of the
more common indications that leads patients into rhinoplasty, and patient satisfaction
is very high. Best of luck!

Dear Friend in Irvine:



The dental issue is somewhat apart from the decision to
have the rhinoplasty. The order makes no
difference. However, I would suggest
that you have computer imaging so that the effect of the jaw surgery could be
factored in as determining what your ideal profile would be. Based on the photos that you submitted, you
would be quite happy with a well-done rhinoplasty. Your other facial features are good. The typical need for someone like you centers
around removing the bump and giving you a better profile. Consult well.
Computer imaging is essential.
Also essential is looking at the surgeon’s website for all of the before
and after photos and a comparison of the results of the computer imaging and
the final end result of the surgery itself.
Read reviews and testimonials very carefully because they give you the
flavor of the practice. You want to do
it right the first time.



Best wishes,



Robert
Kotler, MD, FACS

Over
4,500 nasal procedures performed

I have seen this combination often.  You should definitely have your jay surgery done first.  After your jaws are ripely aligned, it will be easier to plan for the rhinoplasty.  Good luck!