My nose is visibly off center. What can I do to get it fixed?

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.   Make sure you specifically
look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this
surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.   The
most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I
recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon
who can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

A rhinoplasty can be done to correct both your nasal and septal deviation. This will give you a much better airway and a straighter nose.  Choose a very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who does natural noses.  

Sounds like you are suffering from a septal dislocation/fracture that may have also occurred during that trauma 5 years ago.  As others have noted, getting the nose perfectly straight is difficult, however, making it straighter and improving on your breathing is something that is certainly plausible.  I suggest you consult with someone experienced in rhinoplasty and airway reconstruction as a simple septoplasty is unlikely to help you with your troubles.  Best of luck! 

Lilly,

Tilted noses can be a major challenge to surgeons and patients alike. It is difficult to get them completely straight, but straightER is definitely possible. From the story you give it sounds like you have a very deviated septum as well. I would approach this with a definitive procedure addressing the septum and the nasal skeleton to get optimal final results.  You need to have a complete consultation by a facial plastic surgeon who is skilled in nasal airway surgery and cosmetic rhinoplasty. 

Thanks for your question. It's difficult to say for sure the best course of action without an in-person consultation, but it is safe to say that rhinoplasty, perhaps combined with septoplasty, can resolve some of your breathing issues and align your nose without dramatically changing its appearance. It's important to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon — ideally, one with extensive experience in facial rejuvenation. During your consultation, the surgeon will physically examine your nose and talk you through your various options for improvement. Best of luck to you.