Wavy nose - can anything be done to straighten it out? (photos)

Question

I am 5 years post rhinoplasty (Including deviated septum). My nose was fairly straight before, except for the tip. Post Op, my nose is very wavy. Can anything be done to straighten it out?

Steven J. Pearlman, MD, FACS · Answer

It is difficult to make specific recommendations for revision rhinoplasty based on the photos. Revision rhinoplasty often requires further cartilage grafting. The source could be your own septum, ear cartilage or rib. A personal exam so your surgeon can view your nose from multiple angles as well as feel the structures for strength is necessary to make a specific plan. You should see an expert in revision rhinoplasty for a consultation since this is a more challenging procedure than primary surgery

Barry M. Weintraub, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your questions but the photos are limited and unlabeled. As a board certified plastic surgeon who performs many revision rhinoplasty surgeries, the importance of an in-person exam cannot be stressed enough, particularly in cases such as yours! Revision rhinoplasty is extremely challenging, and there are risks to be avoided. In your case, a physical exam is truly necessary to answer your questions and to assess your current state. Please do yourself the favor by investing time and in some cases, money, on seeking in-person consultations so you can receive the expert input that your case warrants. I wish you the best!

Richard Mark Winters, MD · Answer

Both your tip and dorsum have been over-resected… the loss of support of your septum is resulted in the ‘waviness’… your aggressively resected tip cartilages are what makes it crooked and unnatural looking

These issues can be addressed with a revision rhinoplasty that must include structural grafting to support your weakened nose

Good luck…

Suk Ho Yoon, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello, This is Dr. Yoon Sukho, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Korea.
From the photo, it is confirmed that the curvature and asymmetry of the current nose shape are severe.
It would be good to see a surgeon with a lot of experience in Revision Rhinoplasty, receive face-to-face consultation and examination, and have a more symmetrical nose.
If you have surgery, you will get better enough.
We hope that you will visit a doctor who has experience in nose surgery to receive examination and consultation, and find the best surgical method for a successful operation.

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