Getting my nose pushed back into place after displacing it six years ago.

Hello and thank you for your question. I actually answered your similar question from 5/8/24.

To help other people with similar questions, I have copied my answer here as follows:

Addressing some asymmetry to your nose (especially if you have a history of nasal trauma) is actually one of the most common reasons people seek out and undergo a rhinoplasty. An open septorhinoplasty can best address both your aesthetic concerns and any functional issues with your nose. I would be able to address your old injury, improve your breathing, make your nose straighter and more symmetric, and adjust the size, shape, and definition of your nose!

This truly a surgery of millimeters- and whether you're looking for a minor adjustment or a major transformation, it requires exceptional surgical skill to achieve functional and natural-looking results! Because your nose is the DEFINING feature of your face- I would only recommend seeing a surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty procedures, and who has significant training and experience performing these surgeries. I actually trained under one of the world leading rhinoplasty experts (who performs 1,000+ nosejobs annually).

I recommend for you to setup a formal consultation with me (or another plastic surgeon who is extremely comfortable with rhinoplasties) to thoroughly discuss your surgical goals, undergo a formal examination, evaluate your options, and develop a personalized plan just for you. I hope this helps!

Dr. Donald Groves
Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty surgery to change the shape of somebody's nose, and to correct Airway problems, is one of the most difficult and delicate procedures. In that regard, please meet with several reputable rhinoplasty specialists who offer computer Imaging so you could see what to expect moving forward. Thank you for your question. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

You will require a formal rhinoplasty in order to correct the nose deformity. It will include cutting of the nose bones (lateral, possibly medial osteotomies), correction of septum (septoplasty), and any additional procedure that may be needed to create normal looking nose with functional airway. Good luck.

Hi - it’s definitely possible to straighten out your nose without changing too many other things. It would be important to know if you are having any breathing difficulties and during a consultation with your plastic surgeon you can discuss your goals in terms of appearance and agree on an approach customized to you.

If it has been six years then you will need surgical intervention. You will need the nose repositioned and can be done without cosmetic changes.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Hello and thank you for your question. It is possible to straighten a crooked nose. This usually involves very complex techniques, including septoplasty, osteotomies, placement of spreader grafts, among other maneuvers. 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

Hi great question. Typically the window to do a traditional closed rhinoplasty to "push" back the nose after trauma needs to be done within 2 weeks. After this time a formal rhinoplasty will be needed. I recommend a consultation with an experienced facial plastic surgeon specializing in rhinoplasty. Best of luck, Dr. Ghazizadeh

If there's a deviation from the midline, it would require surgical repair as you noted. This typically involves making controlled incisions in the nasal bones to allow them to be placed in a more midline position. This does not require making modifications to the cartilages of your nasal tip.
If the shift is only slight, make sure you carefully consider the risk:benefit ratio prior to undergoing surgery.

A full set of facial photographs, especially from the front required to make a determination about how best to proceed, since rhinoplasty for the crooked nose is one of the more complex procedures to perform correctly in the entire field of cosmetic surgery. Study your prospective rhinoplasty specialist's before and after photo gallery to make sure that it is extensive with results that you like. In addition to the cosmetic rhinoplasty for straightening your nose, you may need a septoplasty if you're septum is deviated enough blocking your airflow.

Based on your history, you should be able to have the nasal bones refactored with the possibility of also repairing the septum without really changing the cosmetic shape aside from re-positioning the nasal bones. You should consult with a Board Certified Plastic surgeon.,