Can my nose be straightened/ realigned without considering rhinoplasty? (Photo)

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I had a follow up with my ENT/PS today, after having surgery a month ago for a broken nose. I wasn't happy with the alignment of my nose and he told me in order to get further visible results I would need a rhinoplasty. Is it possible to straighten/realign my nose any further without falling into rhinoplasty? My problem is at the bridge, it is not symmetrical. But he said in order to fix the bridge he would need to fix the rest of the nose (including catilage), hence Rhinoplasty.

John Layke, DO, FACS · Answer

Upon reviewing the photo that you have presented, it appears that the bones are still malaligned.  I believe that you would benefit best from a formal rhinoplasty.  The problem with a non-surgical rhinoplasty is that by filling in the right side of the nose, the overall appearance would become very wide.  Seek out a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon who will accurately assess your nose, create a "simulation" showing you what your nose could look like, and tailoring a plan to best meet your wishes.  Good luck!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

You need to see a specialized nasal surgical physician for treatment.  This will require a surgical rhinoplasty for improvement.  Best, Dr. Emer.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

The rhinoplasty procedure can straighten and re-align the nasal bridge with closed rhinoplasty techniques. This would involve resetting the nasal bones straight by applying osteotomies to them.  A cartilaginous spreader graft would also be required to be placed underneath the concave upper lateral cartilage in the mid portion of the nose. For many examples or straightening  a crooked nose, please see the link below

Can my nose be straightened/ realigned without considering rhinoplasty? (Photo)

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