My Nose Has Been Crooked for Years After Being Hit by a Puck. Can It Still Be Straightened?

 


 


 

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. 
 


 

 


 

 


 

Even though your nose became crooked years ago, there are several ways to make your nose straight.  Cartilage grafts, stitches, and even bone grafts can all be used to help straighten out a crooked nose.  It's hard to tell you exactly what you'll need without examining you.  However, when you visit your plastic surgeon for his/her opinion, ask what will be required to achieve the look you want.  This way, you'll know ahead of time what will be done and what you can expect for recovery.  Good luck!

Yes! by an open rhinoplasty exposure technique. Surgery can take many hours to achieve the straight nose. seek experienced rhinoplasty surgeons.