About 10 months ago I had double jaw surgery which was due to a crossbite. My nose is now off centered with my face. The left nostril droops and is larger than the right. I would like for my nose to be repositioned and the nostrils to be reconfigured. I am going for as close to symmetrical as possible. I had a consultation today with a Surgeon who said that unfortunately, there was nothing that could be done. He explained that its like a house, you can move the walls but not the structure.
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November 18, 2013
Answer: Is a nose that is off centered with the midline of the face fixable?
Clearly I cannot give
you specific advice about your specific nose without seeing you in person and
performing a physical exam. In general however, a bifid tip can be
improved by placing sutures in the cartilage and narrowing the angle and
distance of the cartilage. For a hanging tip, the...
A profile view of your nose would be necessary for me to accurately evaluate your projection. I suggest you wait another 5-6 months before you critique your result.
