It's been almost 4 years since my nose was broken, it was never treated and lately it's been bleeding from the left nostril. Then entire center of my nose is crooked, I believe it may be a deviated septum. What exactly will I need to straighten it and what would be the cost
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December 1, 2013
Answer: What is required to repair a broken nose once it has healed?
Thank you for the photo. My initial reaction is that this should not be a problem but bring it to the attention of your surgeon so on examination he can give a more exact recommendation.Dr. Corbin
A deviated septum has nothing to do with a crooked mouth and a drooping eyelid. Repairing a deviated septum will simply improve airflow through the nose and not change the shape of the nose. To repair a crooked nose, medial and lateral osteotomies of the nasal bones along with a spreader graft...
The sidewalls of the nose are composed both bone and cartilage. Lateral and medial osteotomies of the nasal bones must be performed to narrow the bridgeline. The cartilage is more compliant and will follow the nasal bones, when the nasal bones are narrowed with osteotomies. Digital computer ...