How Can a Crooked Nose Be Fixed?

The term "deviated nose," "hooked nose," or "crooked nose" refer to a condition in which the nose does not run straight down the vertical length of the face. It can give the appearance of asymmetry of the face and changes in profile look.

The degree of crooked nose can vary from subtle to obvious facial deformity. While the concern is not merely cosmetic, a crooked nose can cause functional breathing problems for some people. It can present as improper sleep, blocked nose, recurrent headaches, snoring, and frequent nasal congestion. The right way to correct this issue is undergoing crooked nose surgery by a skilled plastic surgeon. A surgeon having expertise in crooked nose rhinoplasty. Individuals can get crooked nose treatment by opting for bent nose surgery or nose straighten surgery basically rhinoplasty for crooked nose.

What Causes Crooked Nose Deformity?

Before looking at all the treatment options, it is essential to understand the cause of this nose deformity. The nose is a complex pyramidal structure of bones, cartilage, soft tissue, and nasal septum. The nasal septum is a central wall that separates the right and left nostrils. A crooked nose malformation may result from a deviation of this central division.

The reasons for crooked nose deformity can be

• DNS
• Congenital defects like cleft lip 
• Injuries mainly sports or accidents 
• Severe infection or tumor of the nose 
• Previous surgeries on the nose

Depending on the cause, your crooked nose can appear as a C-shaped or S-shaped deformity.

Treatment of Crooked Nose

1. Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty

Minor deformities of the nose in the form of hump or deviation in the bridge of the nose or tip of the nose can be treated with injectable fillers. Fillers can be of three types

• Hyaluronic acid- safest 
• Silicone - not preferred due to high complication rate 
• Calcium hydroxy apatite

Fillers are an excellent temporary way to fix a crooked nose. It is an office procedure done under anesthesia cream. There can be minimal bruising and swelling on the nose. The results last for 1.5-2 years.

2. Surgical Septorhinoplasty with Open Rhinoplasty Technique

A little incision is made between the nostrils to open the nose during this surgery. The deviated septum is corrected and straightened. The nasal bones, which comprise the nose's upper part, are microfractured and aligned along the center of the nose bridge. The nasal hump is removed and smoothened. The deviated tip is also corrected with additional cartilage support and suspension sutures. If it is there with a crooked nose, a droopy tip can be lifted.

Similarly, a wide ala (outer flared part of the nostrils) can be reduced with anaplasty. After surgery, a splint is placed to maintain the cartilage and bone framework and the nose is filled with gauze. Sutures are removed after a week, and the nose is further taped for another week.

This Septorhinoplasty used to fix crooked nose, results in a straight-looking nose with perfect profile and alignment. The functional issues of the nasal block are also resolved with this surgery.

Advantages of Septorhinoplasty

• Results are permanent 
• Multiple problems are solved with a single surgery 
• Corrects functional issues of crooked nose 
• Scars are minimal

Preoperative Checklist for Septorhinoplasty

Discuss all the medications with your plastic surgeon. Your surgeon would take photographs before surgery and discuss the options for correction. A high-resolution CT scan of the nose and paranasal sinuses would be needed to check the degree of deviation, the turbinates if any enlargement, polyps in the nose, the adjacent sinuses, and nasal bone alignment.

• The surgeon will make you understand the side effects of general anesthesia and recovery after anesthesia. Avoid taking supplements that can make your blood thinner.
• Stop smoking 2-4 weeks before surgery. 
• Take off from work for a week to 10 days after surgery 
• Make arrangements in your home for a smooth recovery.

If you are conscious of how your nose looks and looking to correct crooked deformity, consult a skilled plastic surgeon. You can book a consultation with Dr. Sandhya Balasubramanyan. She is a well-renowned plastic surgeon with expertise spanning over two decades. The doctor is known for offering the best, safest, and natural-looking rhinoplasty surgery in Hyderabad. She is specially trained in septorhinoplasty surgeries. Book a consultation, to learn from the doctor about the outcome and recovery after a nose job surgery.