I belive my nose was broken when I was very young (elementary school) after being struck by a hockey puck. I am now almost a senior in college, and Im tired of my nose being slightly crooked. im not sure if this is how it got this way, because I breath normally and it didnt seeme crooked when it happened. Is it possible to get it straightened, and if so, how can this be done?
September 21, 2010
Answer: Rhinoplasty for crooked nose
A crooked nose can be a result of multiple factors, such as septal deviation, nasal bone deviation, or a combination. Traumatic nasal injuries can result in external deviation by any or all of these mechanisms. Generally, a rhinoplasty is required to correct a crooked nose. The surgery frequently requires septoplasty and/or osteotomies (bone cuts).
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September 21, 2010
Answer: Rhinoplasty for crooked nose
A crooked nose can be a result of multiple factors, such as septal deviation, nasal bone deviation, or a combination. Traumatic nasal injuries can result in external deviation by any or all of these mechanisms. Generally, a rhinoplasty is required to correct a crooked nose. The surgery frequently requires septoplasty and/or osteotomies (bone cuts).
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Answer: Nose can still be straighten long after injury
Indeed, a crooked nose can be straightened and brought back to its normal anatomical alignment. Nasal bones are straightened by medial and lateral osteotomies during rhinoplasty. Occasionally, a spreader graft needs to be placed in the mid third of the nose to bolster and strengthen a concave side of the upper lateral cartilage area. This is usually done all under use of a general anesthesia and takes about an hour to perform. A cast will be applied across the bridge to keep the new nose in place. It is also important to note that any internal deviation or fractures need to be addressed.
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Answer: Nose can still be straighten long after injury
Indeed, a crooked nose can be straightened and brought back to its normal anatomical alignment. Nasal bones are straightened by medial and lateral osteotomies during rhinoplasty. Occasionally, a spreader graft needs to be placed in the mid third of the nose to bolster and strengthen a concave side of the upper lateral cartilage area. This is usually done all under use of a general anesthesia and takes about an hour to perform. A cast will be applied across the bridge to keep the new nose in place. It is also important to note that any internal deviation or fractures need to be addressed.
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