My nose has gotten progressively more crooked over the last several years. What are my options for correction? (photo)

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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.

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

Crooked nose with minimally invasive solution is filler to the right nasal bone depression. Or you could fracture the left nasal bone inward. I need to see photos for more info.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

The dorsum can be refined and the nose can be straightened through a
 closed rhinoplasty approach without a visible scar to produce a natural
 result.   Find a board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds  
of rhinoplasties and rhinoplasty revisions each year.  Then look at the 
 plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a   
sense of who can deliver the results. 	Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Without an IN PERSON examination very hard to recommend anything. Sounds like you desire a cosmetic filler injection to give a straight appearance. This would not correct the "functional" issues ONLY to appearance. I would recommend surgery as a better option...

William Portuese, MD · Answer

The most minimally invasive technique regarding  straightening this nose will involve medial and lateral osteotomies and rasping the dorsal hump on each of the corners of the nasal bones. The procedure involves making an incision on the inside of the nose through closed rhinoplasty techniques under a  brief general anesthetic as an outpatient surgical procedure. A cast will be applied across the nose and left in place for one week and expect 10-14 days of bruising and swelling after the procedure. Also important to make sure there is no pre-existing deviated septum in the nose from the previous trauma. If so, this will be need to be fixed as well. For many examples, please see the link below

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

You  can change whatever you want with rhinoplasty surgery. You can limit the procedure to just straightening your nose; however, consult with an experienced specialist to discuss your options and clarify your goals.

My nose has gotten progressively more crooked over the last several years. What are my options for correction? (photo)

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