Wide crooked nose & flared nostrils - what went wrong & is this fixable? (Photos)

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I have attached before and after photos of my nose. I am 1 year post op and I hate my rhinoplasty results. My nose is so much wider and bigger then it used to be. It is also crooked and my nostrils are flared and way bigger than they used to be. I am looking to have a revision but scared it could end up worse. My original surgeon suggested taking out some cartilage to fix the problem, but I am going to look into some other plastic surgeons. What went wrong and is this fixable?

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question. Based on the photos you provided (although a personal evaluation is best), you seem to have developed a droopy tip. A highly skilled surgeon should be able to anticipate this downward contraction and use the appropriate technique to avoid this result. That said, the droopy tip can be fixed with a revision rhinoplasty. 
Revision rhinoplasty is an even more complex procedure than primary rhinoplasty. I recommend seeing a reputable board-certified facial plastic surgeon, particularly one with a strong rhinoplasty portfolio. During your consultation, your surgeon can assess your nose, recommend the best approach, and ensure the best possible results.

Gurkan Kayabasoglu, MD · Answer

Hello. You have both tension nose problem, greek nose problem and droopy nose problem. Therefore, a beautiful type plasty procedure with maneuvers that will direct the lateral crus cartilages upwards and reduction of the bone radix because your nose looks very long. Don't worry about your nose will improve. You need an experienced doctor. Please check our instagram page. With a properly planned rhinoplasty, of course these will be corrected. All your issues can be addressed to a well-executed rhinoplasty in the right hands, you can benefit from rhinoplasty. You can achieve a functionally and cosmetically improved nose with Rhinoplasty performed with piezo technique, which is the latest technology Rhinoplasty with the piezo technology will be able to protect your soft tissues and provide you maximal healing. I’m the only triple board-certified facial plastic surgeon all around Europe. I’m just focused on this issue. I am a doctor who goes to almost every country in the world and explains my techniques to important doctors with the seminar invitations I receive, so I am definitely the only doctor who can perform your operation very comfortably and successfully. You can get more detailed information about me, ask all questions about your case and sending your photos to my assistants at the number on my profile (+90 539 204 40 90). You can also book an online consultation and discuss your problems with me. With all respect.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

It appears that your tip of the nose dropped after your surgery resulting in a poly beak. If the poly beak is related to thick skin, then  steroid shots will be required. If the poly beak is due to excessive residual cartilage, then a Revision surgery is required. An alar-plasty is required to narrow wide nostrils. Also important to release the depressor septi ligament which dynamically pulls the tip down when smiling.

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