Nose shifted to left, what's causing this & how can it be fixed? (Photo)

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I am currently 10 months post-rhinoplasty, and I have quite thick skin. In the first few months, the side of my nose shifted to the left, and I believe the tip also deviated in that direction. During a follow-up appointment, the pictures taken showed that the nose tip looked crooked. Since then, I have been taping it to the right. I will attach some pictures for reference. What could be causing this issue, and how can it be fixed? Do my nose and its appearance look any better in the most recent?

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. There are many maneuvers that can be performed to straighten a crooked tip. Taping will not help at all. A surgical revision is the best way to proceed if the tip is truly crooked. 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

Best wishes and good luck.

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

Nose shifted to left, what's causing this & how can it be fixed? (Photo)

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