What procedure can be done to my crooked nose? (Photo)

Thank you for your inquiry!

Based on the pictures and the description above, it seems that you are a good candidate
for a corrective rhinoplasty that will improve the way your nose looks to complement your
facial features in a natural fashion. A closed rhinoplastic approach can be the most appropriate way to address the issue in hand. However, without a physical
examination it is not possible to provide you with specific details. I highly
recommend that you schedule a consultation with a well-experienced surgeon.



It is important to mention that the
finest cosmetic results in any particular case are based on a variety of
factors, including: the unique anatomy of the patient, realistic expectations,
a well-informed and detailed discussion with your plastic surgeon concerning
the best options for you especially covering a deep understanding of the pros
and cons of any given choice you will adopt.



Please keep in mind that following the
advice from a surgeon online who offers to tell you what to do without a
physical examination covering the nature and the status of the tissue,
assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history, and discussing
the pros and cons of each operative solution would not be in your best
interest. With that in mind, it is the safest and for your best interest to
find a plastic surgeon with solid experience and certified by the American
Board of Plastic Surgery who is ideally a member of the American Society of
Plastic Surgeons that you will trust and be comfortable with. You should
discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.



Good luck!!!



Ali Sajjadian, MD FACS

The hump can be reduced and the nose straightened through a closed rhinoplasty approach without a visible scar to produce a natural result.Find a board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds
of rhinoplasties and rhinoplasty revisions each year. Then look at the
plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a
sense of who can deliver the results. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

The  dorsal hump is composed of both bone and cartilage  and is quite evident in patients with thin skin as in this photograph. Shaving down  the hump and can be accomplished to make the dorsal hump removed, and then osteotomies will be required of the nasal bones to straighten and narrow them. The rhinoplasty procedure is an outpatient surgical procedure that takes approximately an hour and a half under  general anesthesia and expect 10 to 14  days of visible bruising and swelling after the procedure. For made examples, please see link below  to our rhinoplasty photo gallery

You could have improvement with a rhinoplasty but an exam in person is essential to determine what needs to be done.

Thank you for your question and for submitting photos. Attractive noses are those that have a pleasing proportion. With rhinoplasty we are taking the portions of one's nose that are out of proportion and putting them into better proportion. This is done by changing the boney and cartilaginous framework of the nose. Parts of your nose are out of proportion and could be brought into better proportion. The remainder of the nose, the parts you'd like preserved such as the tip, can be left unchanged. Changes in the upper part of the nose can be fairly precise. Risks of rhinoplasty are very small. It is important that you find a board certified plastic surgeon who does many rhinoplasties (not all plastic surgeons do.) Ask to see before and after photos.