Rhinoplasty for Crooked Nose More Painful and Costly?

Question

My nose is crooked and I wanted to get it fixed. It has never been broken. When I look at pictures from when I was younger, it is perfectly straight, so I'm guessing its just growing this way. I usually see a crooked nose is caused from a deviated septum, which I think I have. I'm imagining a crooked nose is very hard to fix, so would there be a great deal of pain? Would it also be much more expensive?

Richard J. Bruneteau, MD · Answer

The crooked nose represents one of the most difficult challenges seen in rhinoplasty surgery.  This problem often involves the nasal bones and nasal septum.  Correction of this problem may require septoplasty and in some cases rhinoplasty surgery as well.
            When septoplasty surgery is combined with rhinoplasty surgery, the pain is similar to when rhinoplasty surgery is performed alone.  In some cases, the expense of surgery may be slightly higher when rhinoplasty and septoplasty are combined.  
  
            If you’re considering rhinoplasty surgery for a crooked nose, it’s important to consult a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this area.  It’s important to realize that no two patients with crooked noses are ever exactly alike.  For this reason it’s important to have a comprehensive evaluation.  Based on this evaluation, your surgeon should be able to formulate a treatment plan that addresses your anatomic findings and achieves your aesthetic goals.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Rhinoplasty is one of the most difficult and complex cosmetic plastic surgeries to perform. Fixing a crooked nose could  require breaking bones and/or resetting the cartilage, but this is actually a standard part of most rhinoplasties. Rhinoplasty in general is not a painful procedure.  Cost of a rhinoplasty vary greatly based on the experience and reputation of the doctor.  I hope this helps.

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hi M,
You are a very pretty girl, even with a slightly asymmetric nose. 
Your crooked nose can be straightened.  Surprisingly, the great majority of rhinoplasty patients do not complain of pain nor require pain pills after surgery.  Your nose should feel stuffy and you may experience some increased pressure similar to sinus congestion type discomfort for a few days after surgery.
The cost of the surgery should be similar to the cost of other types of rhinoplasty.
Good luck and be well.
Dr. P

Richard W. Westreich, MD · Answer

From the look of the photograph you sent in (next time, crop out the miller lite bottle!), it appears that you have a linear nasal deviation, which is a developmental issue. This typically occurs in patients with facial asymmetry. Correcting the septum is critical to straightening the nose, as is the use of specific grafts to support the nasal tip in a midline position. I call this type of surgery a "foundation rhinoplasty." In fact, I just published a study in the Archives of facial plastic surgery on facial asymmetry and nasal deviation.
I would ask you to look in the mirror and tell me if the right side of your face appears a little smaller than the left. It apears from the photo that this is the case. I would be able to tell you this during an examination but obviously I don't have that option.
Correcting linear deviations can be a little more involved than standard reduction rhinoplasty. Bone work is typically required and is a little more aggressive. This does not result in more pain, but can cause a little more bruising in the early post operative period.
Many surgeons will charge more for deviated nasal correction, since it  is more complicated by nature. I charge the same amount for both situations.
Hope this helps you

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

Nasal surgery done by an experienced nasal surgery should have no pain or minimal pain and only for a few hours in the first evening. At least 1/2 of our rhinoplasty patients don't take any pain medicine!
Whether the surgeon is doing a septum repair at the same time, the cost is usually the same and insurance will cover the septum part.

Rhinoplasty for Crooked Nose More Painful and Costly?

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Answer: Linear Nasal Deviation

Answer: Linear Nasal Deviation

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Rhinoplasty for Crooked Nose More Painful and Costly?

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Answer: Linear Nasal Deviation

Answer: Linear Nasal Deviation

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Answer: Should not be painful or more expensive.

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