My nose is pushed to the right side and on the left side there is a bump. Can my nose be straightened? (photo)

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My nose is pushed to the right side and on the left side there is a bump and a hollow dip underneath the bump where my nose begins to tilt to the side as if my nose had been broken (I don't remember ever having done anything to my nose). Can my nose be straightened out? What else would you suggest I do to get a nicer looking nose?

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

If I were to perform a rhinoplasty in your case, I would do the following:  you have a small hump that needs to be removed, your nasal tip needs to be shortened and refined, and the bones need to be broken.  The breaking of the bones will improve the asymmetry, but some degree of asymmetry may persist.  I think you would get a great result.  I would also perform a lip reduction on you (that's a joke).

Paul S. Nassif, MD · Answer

In general, straightening a crooked nose is a very difficult procedure and requires a specialist. It is not always possible to get the nose 100% straight, but great improvements can still be made. I would recommend an in-person consult with a board certified rhinoplasty specialist. He or she will be able to evaluate your nose in person and provide you with advice. Computer imaging software may be used, where your prospective surgeon can morph a photo of you. This will give you an idea of how the final result of surgery may appear. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

The nose can be straightened and the bump reduced through a closed rhinoplasty procedure.  You may want a bit of tip refinement as well.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

John M. Hilinski, MD · Answer

In many cases of a crooked nose, the bridge can be straightened to provide a more pleasing shape. At the same time, the surrounding areas can also be reshaped to give an overall more aesthetically pleasing appearance to your nose. Attached is a link to my online resource where you may find more detailed information on repair of the crooked nose deformity.

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

Rhinoplasty for straightening the nose removing bump and refining the tip is what you need to end up with a much prettier nose. See  a very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon for the best results.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

The dorsal hump is caused from a combination of bone and cartilage as result of the fracture. T Thehis can be shaved down with the rhinoplasty procedure. Once the hump has  been removed, medial and lateral osteotomies will need to be performed to narrow and straighten the nose. A cartilaginous spreader graft is also placed underneath the concave upper lateral cartilage in the mid vault area of the nose. This can all be done through closed rhinoplasty techniques.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

YES! Best to seek ONLY IN PERSON evaluations from boarded rhinoplasty surgeons in your city/state..//

Kimberly Lee, MD · Answer

Most noses can be straightened out, but it depends on whether there is an underlying anatomic component that is contributing to it.  A thorough evaluation of the inside and outside of your nose is important to determine why your nose is crooked.  Alternatively, depending on your nose, you might be a candidate for non-surgical rhinoplasty.  Please consult with a board certified specialist who can assist you in 
achieving your goals and show you what you may look like with the 
changes you desire with 3-dimensional computer imaging.

Robert Singer, MD · Answer

If the appearance of your nose concerns
you enough, it can  be straightened and cosmetically
improved with a rhinoplasty. Whether it is worth doing is a decision that is
personal and only you can make.

Keep in mind that following advice from a
surgeon on this or any other website who proposes to tell you exactly what to do based
on two dimensional photos without examining you, physically feeling your
tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history and
discussing the pros and cons of the operative procedure would not be in your
best interest. Natural appearing results need to be individualized and what is
appropriate for one patient is not necessarily the best for someone else. I
would suggest that you find a surgeon with extensive rhinoplasty experience
certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and one who is ideally a
member of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) or a
facial plastic surgeon (otolaryngologist) that you trust and are comfortable
with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person. The extent
and length of the procedure, cost, and the specific operative steps to achieve
an ideal cosmetic result vary from patient to patient and would depend on the
findings at your consultation examination.

Robert Singer, M.D., FACS

La Jolla, California

George C. Peck, Jr, MD · Answer

Your nose has a small dorsal bump on the left side. The septum is deviated to the right making a hollowness after the bump. Based on your pictures, your nasal tip can be more defined and refined. These issues can be addressed with a standard closed reduction rhinoplasty. If you have insurance, you may get coverage from the deviated septum. Consult a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with rhinoplasty experience.

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