My right nasal bone is sticking out after rhinoplasty. Please advise. Can this be fixed by re breaking the nose?

Question

I had a rhinoplasty a year ago. I have noticed that my right nasal bone is sticking out, its lower than me left nasal bone and there appears to be a gap between the bone and the septum. In certain light it shows up like a line going across my nose and kind of a dip. I can feel the ridge of my nasal bone when i run my finger along it. Is this just a one sided open roof or something more sinister?

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

It may only require some rasping to correct.  If there is asymmetry of the position of the nasal bones, then fracturing the nose again would be necessary.

Sahar Nadimi, MD · Answer

in order to determine if this is a bony or cartilage issue, a proper physical exam is necessary. If the nasal bones are asymmetric, then re-fracturing your nose would correct this. Again, an in-person evaluation is necessary to make this determination.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

You would have to be seen in person to determine what is needed. It might be that the one side did not come in as much as the other. An exam is critical.

Gurmander Singh Kohli, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for writing to RealSelf.You give a very helpful description of the problem. It appears that you have an avulsion/dislocation of the upper lateral cartilage on the affected side. Please consult your surgeon for an in person evaluation so that a treatment plan can be formulated.

My right nasal bone is sticking out after rhinoplasty. Please advise. Can this be fixed by re breaking the nose?

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