Nose shadow - is my nose crooked/deviated? Would surgery fix this? (Photo)

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Jonathan Landon, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question! Based on the photo you provided it does seem that that there is a small deformity/deviation of the nasal dorsum. A procedure including a lateral nasal wall graft may help to fix this issue, but as always it is best to seek an in-office consult of a plastic and reconstructive surgeon to best evaluate what procedures and techniques would work best for you and your aesthetic goals. Hope this helps!

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

You have asymmetry of the domal/lower lateral cartilages, with one side more prominent.  Surgery would correct this by reducing the concerning side and ensuring symmetry of the tip.

Gianfranco Frojo, MD · Answer

From this photo it does appear that the dorsal aesthetic lines are not as straight as they could be. This is usually due to deviated septum and/or nasal bone or upper lateral cartilage discrepancies. These would all be best addressed with a rhinoplasty in my professional opinion. Any official recommendations would need more evaluation prior to providing them.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photograph, you may benefit from placement of spreader graphs during your rhinoplasty to help straighten your nasal mid vault. With good surgical technique, you could have an outstanding result. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

If you have an indentation along your left nasal side wall that is causing a crooked nasal appearance, injectable fillers may be considered for achieving a straighter nasal appearance. We prefer using Silikon 1000, a permanent soft tissue filler. Thank you for your question. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph

Nose shadow - is my nose crooked/deviated? Would surgery fix this? (Photo)

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Answer: Straightening a crooked nose

Answer: Straightening a crooked nose

Answer: You may have an indentation along your left nasal sidewall.

Answer: You may have an indentation along your left nasal sidewall.

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Nose shadow - is my nose crooked/deviated? Would surgery fix this? (Photo)

Answers (9)

Answer: Straightening a crooked nose

Answer: Straightening a crooked nose

Answer: You may have an indentation along your left nasal sidewall.

Answer: You may have an indentation along your left nasal sidewall.

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