Crooked Nose Surgery

A crooked nose can result from genetics or trauma (or both), and often involves a structural abnormality of the cartilage and bone. A rhinoplasty can straighten a crooked nose and bring out its beauty.

Trauma to the nose can occur from various activities, such as playing sports, physical altercations, or car accidents. In children, injuries like falls or being struck in the face may not result in broken bones, because their nasal structures are soft and pliable. Instead, those injuries typically dislocate the cartilage components. As children continue to grow, the dislocations can lead to a crooked nose, or the appearance of one.  In these cases a broken nose never was the issue.

Functional rhinoplasty: if you have a crooked nose, the benefits of rhinoplasty may be more than cosmetic

A crooked nose can cause both cosmetic deformities and breathing difficulties. A properly executed correction should address both aesthetic concerns and the functional aspects of breathing.

Functional rhinoplasty: if you have a crooked nose, the benefits of rhinoplasty may be more than cosmetic

A crooked nose can cause both cosmetic deformities and breathing difficulties. A properly executed correction should address both aesthetic concerns and the functional aspects of breathing.

Traditional vs. ultrasonic rhinoplasty

The first important component of straightening a crooked nose is to avoid unnecessary trauma. “Traditional” rhinoplasty involves osteotomies, commonly known as “breaking the nose,” using the same hammer and chisel instruments that have been used for over a century in attempts to straighten the nose.

Ultrasonic rhinoplasty, offered by Dr. Siegel, avoids these traumatic methods. Also known as piezo rhinoplasty, the ultrasonic technique uses ultrasound waves to realign the bones of the nose without breaking them or harming surrounding structures. This technique minimizes injury to nearby tissues, including blood vessels.  That helps prevent the bruising and swelling associated with traditional methods. As a result, pain is significantly minimized and recovery time is reduced to about one week.

The second component required to straighten a nose is straightening the various cartilages of the nose. Depending on each case, a septoplasty, and/or grafts (i.e. the addition of cartilage) may be required to optimize the appearance and breathing function of the nose. 

Dr. Siegel’s double board certification in ENT and Facial Plastic Surgery reflects his ability to give patients functional and cosmetic results. If you have suffered from a crooked nose and live in the Houston area (or are willing to travel), contact Dr. Siegel’s office.