Is there a chance my nasal bones or cartilages shifted (moved) after my rhinoplasty? (photo)

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or are the asymmetries (osteomoties and collapsed upper lateral cartilage) as shown on picture the results of my surgeon's own work? i did not hit my nose nor did I have an infection. everything was normal. can swelling shift nasal bones or cartilages? I had an open primary rhinoplasty 1 year ago.

Jeffrey Joseph, MD, FACS · Answer

It appears that you have an inverted v deformity, and may benefit from spreader grafts.  This should help with better aesthetic lines, and your breathing, as well.

Carlos L. Wolf, MD · Answer

Judging from your results, it appears that your crookedness comes from an incomplete osteotomy. I often see this in patients who have had their nose done and approximately  six months to one year have a crooked nose. More times than not their primary doctor tells them that it was due to a shifting of the bones or that the patient hit their nose. This will likely not change and will be more noticeable as the swelling goes down. My suggestion is that you talk to your doctor and if you are not satisfied seek a second opinion.

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

This is referred to as an inverted V deformity when the upper lateral cartilages separate from the nasal bones.  The correction involves a rhinoplasty and cartilage grafts.

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

I don't really see much difference between your before and after photographs. Did you go to a rhinoplasty specialist?

Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted) · Answer

Thank you for the photos and I agree with others that you may have an inverted V deformity or in complete osteotomy so see your surgeon or other expert and be evaluatedDr Corbin

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