Fixing a Twisted Nose
May 21, 2018
Having a nose that appears bent may be the result of an injury or surgical error. However, some people are born with an overly angular nose. No matter what the cause of the problem, whether congenital or acquired, cosmetic nose surgery in the hands of an experienced facial plastic surgeon in NYC can correct the problem.
Anatomy of a Twisted Nose
When the nose appears twisted it’s likely because the nasal bones or cartilage inside the nose are also twisted. The interior tension caused by the deformity may push the tip of the nose toward the face at a downward angle, or it may cause an over-projection of the nose from the face. The nasal bridge may also bend to the left or to the right.
The type of rhinoplasty procedure used depends on how much surgical correction is needed. There are many techniques, including cartilage grafting and osteotomy, to correct the basic symmetry and nose angulation. Refinements to the bridge or tip of the nose can be made using one or more techniques. The delicate nasal bones may be cut and reset in order to correct and improve the nasal profile.
The surgeon may recommend less invasive suturing or camouflaging techniques to lessen the appearance of nasal deviation.
Your New York Nose Surgeon Knows Best
While there is no such thing as a perfectly straight nose, the surgeon will make every effort to achieve a perfect result. It will require a thorough evaluation of the basic symmetry of the patient’s face prior to surgery and determining the full extent of nasal or septal deviation. The choice of procedure depends on which part of the nose is twisted.
It’s generally easier to correct a crooked nose caused by trauma than it is to fix a congenitally twisted nose where certain internal tissues or structures may be undersized or absent.
In sum, rhinoplasty is one of the most difficult corrective surgeries to perform and fixing a twisted nose is one of the most difficult sub-categories of procedures. Talk with a board certified facial plastic surgeon experienced in rhinoplasty to find out if you are a candidate for nose surgery.
Dr. Philip Miller is a board certified facial plastic surgeon with offices located at 60 East 56th, Third Floor, New York, N.Y. Call (646) 791-3025for a personal consultation.
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Dr. Philip Miller
Focusing exclusively on the face for more than two decades, double-board certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Philip Miller blends art and science with innovation and skill to provide thousands of patients with impeccable results. He is known for pioneering the NatraLook methodology for rhinoplasty, facelifts, neck lifts, and other cosmetic procedures for the face.
