My nose points slightly to the left. Can this be straighten with a closed Rhinoplasty surgery?

Asymmetry of the nose, as it sits on the face, is a very common concern in rhinoplasty patients--you are not alone!What you should know is that the experience of the surgeon is probably more important than the technique used.  Furthermore, the asymmetry of the nose is often not *completely* corrected, despite the experience of the surgeon.  The reason for this is complicated, and would vary from patient to patient . However, some improvement is often possible.  An experience, honest surgeon would give you a fair assessment based on your specific anatomy, and that comes only with personal consultation.Best,Dr. Most

Closed rhinoplasty can deal with asymmetry just as well as open rhinoplasty.  You need to find a surgeon who is experienced with closed rhinoplasty.  With either open or closed rhinoplasty, if you have pre-existing asymmetry, it can be difficult to straighten completely.

You will probably find surgeons who recommend an open/ external rhinoplasty for all patients. However, for most cases of nasal dorsal reduction and osteotomies to straighten the nose, a closed approach is adequate. Typically, I will recommend an open approach only for patients who require significant tip modification or for revision surgery. I hope this answer is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon