I've heard fixing a crooked nose is more complicated, is this true? (photos)

Hi @T.H. Thank you for sharing your photos. You are an excellent candidate for a rhinoplasty.
I recommend seeing an expert rhinoplasty specialist for an in person examination. There are several options for you that can be determined after examination.

Best of luck,

Dr. Nima

I crooked nose usually results from a deviated septum. Do you have difficulty breathing on either side of your nose? If you do, I strongly advise you have it fixed.
I would recommend starting with a consultation with a board-certified facial plastic surgeon that specializes in rhinoplasty surgery to discuss if rhinoplasty can address your concerns.
I would recommend writing down the following questions before scheduling your consultation:
1. Are you unhappy with the tip of your nose?
2. Do you feel that your nose is too wide?
3. Do you want to make your nostrils smaller in appearance?
4. Are you looking to decrease the general size of your nose?
I hope some of these questions will help you pinpoint what it is that you don't like about your nose. Cost will vary due to various factors like anesthesia fees, facilities fees, etc. I wish you the best as you research your options when scheduling a rhinoplasty consultation.

Sincerely,
Philip J. Miller, MD, FACS Double Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Thank you for your question. You are right on. Straightening a crooked or twisted nose is always more challenging than say refining a tip or reducing the bridge. However, rhinoplasty surgeons are trained to correct this using a variety of techniques, most often using cartilage from your septum. Moreover, cartilage has memory which the surgeon must take into consideration. Ultimately in these cases, I advise patients that their nose will most likely not be "perfectly" straight, but if dramatic improvement is acceptable, then surgery may be worth it. I hope this helps, and I wish you all the best.
-Dr. P

Thank you for your question. It is true, that fixing a crooked nose can be more challenging. Our goal is always to get a nose 100% symmetric, but it is one of the hardest things to do. In the hands of an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon, however, a straight nose is possible. At my practice, we use imaging software to show patients what they can expect after surgery which helps to meet patient expectations and to ensure we are on the same page. The most important thing is to find a board-certified facial plastic surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty. Best of luck!

A nose that grows crooked will be more difficult than a nose that was straight once, but got fractured into a crooked position. However, a well performed rhinoplasty can almost always make a nice improvement while making your nose look smaller at the same time. No one can guarantee it will be perfectly straight, but it should be better while looking natural at the same time.