It may be due to a car accident I was in 6-7 years ago, but I'm unsure. I'm looking to do the most minimally invasive procedure possible to straighten my nose. I have no desire to change the shape or size.
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February 28, 2014
Answer: Crooked nose with minimally invasive solution.
The upper lateral cartilage is the cartilage in the mid portion of the nose, it can be disconnected in trauma or during rhinoplasty maneuvers. It can be reconnected, and should be in most circumstances or it can result in breathing difficulty and cosmetic deformities such as inverted v...
It is difficult to tell from the one set of photos you posted. Your head is tilted up in the second set as your lips also appear differently. Over time the swelling will come down too and the nose may appear differently.
A rhinoplasty procedure would involve reduction of the dorsal projection and nasal hump. This is accomplished by shaving down both bone and cartilage and narrowing the bridge with medial and lateral osteotomies. Also important make tip adjustments and release the depressor...
