Very crooked nose - am I a good candidate for rhinoplasty? (photo)

Based on the photos you provided, you do appear to be a good candidate for a rhinoplasty.  Straightening a crooked nose is one of the more challenging aspects of rhinoplasty.  Aligning a crooked  nose starts with the proper assessment through a physical examination.  The nose should be addressed into thirds: the upper third/ nasal bones, the middle vault, and the tip area.  Specific techniques need to be employed to each area to have the best outcome.  

Thanks for the question. Based on them you will need a rhinoplasty procedures. It can be performed under local anaesthesia and in one time. The recovery time will be in between 7-10 days. I wish you all the best.

Crooked  Nose is one of the difficult problems to correct and retain the  result. With guarded results rhinoplasty can be attempted. 

Your crooked nasal appearance may be from an indentation along the left sidewall of your nose giving a C-shaped appearance. Your nose-lip angle, and profile photos appear pleasing. If your main concern is the crooked appearance, and if there are no breathing issues, permanent nonsurgical rhinoplastic treatments may be considered for adding volume to your left bridge which may improve symmetry. If you have obstructed breathing on your left, rhinoplasty surgery with spreader grafting may be considered. Hope this helps! Dr Joseph.

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  Based on
your photographs, you may benefit from septal reset and spreader grafts to help improve the symmetry of your nose.   Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.   The most
important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend
that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who
can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.  FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Hi Karlee,A rhinoplasty is the only option for treating your crooked nose. As you stated, the goal is never 100% straight but significantly improved. Your nose can be straightened without significantly changing the appearance of the profile and the tip can be strengthened and supported to prevent it from dropping when you smile. The best starting point is to visit a rhinoplasty expert to discuss your aesthetic goals and go over the overall process of having surgery.Best,Mehdi Sina, MD

Based on your pictures you seem to be a great candidate for a rhinoplasty, an  in person consultation would be best for a detailed exam and evaluation. Always see a board certified PS.

 The nose can be straightened with a closed rhinoplasty approach. This involves osteotomies placed in the nasal bones to straighten them. A cartilage graft also known as a  spreader graft is placed on the concave side, underneath the depressed  upper lateral cartilage in the mid- portion of the nose. For many before-and-after rhinoplasty examples for repairing the crooked nose, please see the link and the video below

An exam in person is essential. Often the nose can be made straighter.  There might be some limitations depending upon the foundation ( underlying bones) of the nose. If the facial bones are asymmetric and smaller on one side than the other, then it can impact how straight the nose is as well. 

Dear karleejasper, 
Thanks so much for your inquiry and photos. Although it is hard to give you an accurate advice without a proper in person consultation, based on your photos you are a perfect candidate to a Rhinoplasty, with this you will get a more aesthetic appearance.  
Please make sure that you and your surgeon are on the same page. Don't forget to discuss all your concerns, options and expectations thoroughly. 
Have a safe and pleasant PS Journey!
Respectfully, 
Dr. Jaime Campos León 
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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