My nasal valve collapsed and my bone has shifted towards the left - Can this be surgically corrected? (photo)

August 1, 2024

Help!! My whole nose decided to shift towards the left, leaving the cartilage on the other side to collapse. Months ago it was straight like a pencil. What happened? Can this be fixed with surgery??

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August 5, 2024

Answer: You may be a candidate for an open reduction of your nasal fracture.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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August 5, 2024

Answer: You may be a candidate for an open reduction of your nasal fracture.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
August 2, 2024

Answer: Rhinoplasty and septoplasty

Gary M. Horndeski, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 2, 2024

Answer: Rhinoplasty and septoplasty

Gary M. Horndeski, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 2, 2024

Answer: Yes

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
August 2, 2024

Answer: Yes

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

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August 2, 2024

Answer: Straightening a crooked nose

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 2, 2024

Answer: Straightening a crooked nose

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 3, 2024

Answer: Spontaneous, nasal deviation

August 3, 2024

Answer: Spontaneous, nasal deviation

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