Rhinoplasty for Crooked Nose More Painful and Costly?

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. 

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.

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