Straightening a Crooked Nose: What It Really Takes

A crooked nose is almost always a a combination of a deviated nasal septum along with asymmetry of the facial skeleton and nasal bones. This deviation usually involves carries with it the nasal tip making that crooked as well. Many patients dont realize they have a crooked nose, but patients who tend to have a “good side” Or “preferred side” often have a deviation.

Why noses are crooked

  • deviated septum

  • asymmetric nasal bones

  • trauma

  • prior rhinoplasty

  • uneven cartilage support

My approach

  • straighten the septum first

  • realign nasal bones (often with ultrasonic tools) to make better alignment and symmetry

  • strengthen the repair for long term stability

  • stabilize the tip and create better tip symmetry once the central nose is straightened.

Straightening must be structural to last.

Bottom line: A crooked nose can be straightened reliably, but only when the internal support is corrected—Fixing crookedness is possible, but fixing all the facial asymmetry is often not. Most patients have a huge improvement in their crookedness after rhinoplasty.

ARI HYMAN