What's up with my off center nose and is it fixable? (Photo)

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I truly believe my nose has gotten more off centre as I have aged..Is this possible? or have I just become more aware of it? What I really want to know if this is a fixable problem and is it a very lengthy or dangerous procedure?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

The tip and the caudal septum can be altered to improve overall symmetry.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

Your crooked nose with a caudal deflection can be straightened and is not complicated or dangerous. Choose a very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

There are significant asymmetries present in this nose that can be addressed with a closed rhinoplasty procedure. The asymmetrical tip will most likely require a tip-plasty  to realign the lower lateral cartilages with suture techniques. A spreader graft will also be required on the concave side in the mid vault area. A septoplasty or columellar- plasty will be required to straighten the bottom of the nose. The rhinoplasty procedure usually takes approximately 1-1/2 hours under general anesthesia as an outpatient surgical procedure, monitored by a physician anesthesiologist. For many examples of crooked nose repair in our practice, please see the link and the video below our rhinoplasty photo gallery

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

Your crooked, asymmetrical nose can be fixed. While straightening a crooked nose can be one of the most challenging procedures we do it will not be lengthy or dangerous. Select an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon.

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