If you are concerned about a crooked nose, consider the degree of deviation, the location, and whether a deviated septum is present

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Many people consider rhinoplasty to improve facial balance and breathing function.

Among them, a crooked nose refers especially to cases where the bridge is bent or the nose is tilted to one side.

In most patients with a crooked nose, the septum is also bent in addition to the visible shape,

which can cause both aesthetic and functional problems, so corrective surgery is often needed.

Today, let’s take a look at the various types of crooked noses, their symptoms, and surgical methods.

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Types of crooked noses and surgical methods

Even for the same crooked nose, different surgical methods are applied depending on the degree of deviation, the location, and whether a deviated septum is present.

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When the nasal bridge is crooked

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This is a case where the nasal bridge is bent due to incorrect placement of an implant or a congenital bend in the nasal bones.

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In cases caused by congenital factors, the bent and protruding parts are removed,

and osteotomy is performed on both sides and the center to straighten the nose.

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When undergoing revision rhinoplasty because an implant was inserted incorrectly,

the existing implant is removed, the space for the implant is made equally on both sides,

and then an implant shaped to match the contour of the nasal bridge is placed.

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In many cases of crooked nose, not only the outer deviation but also the internal septal deviation is present.

If only the outer deviation is corrected, there is a high chance of recurrence, and it can also cause functional discomfort such as difficulty breathing.

Therefore, after a precise diagnosis, septoplasty should be performed at the same time.

At this time, if the nose is severely crooked or the septal cartilage is insufficient, additional reinforcement may be done with other materials.

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When the septal cartilage is crooked

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This type occurs when the septal cartilage, which acts like a wall separating the two nostrils, is bent, causing not only appearance-related issues but also functional discomfort.

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In this case, the deviated septum is straightened first, and then the nasal cartilage is aligned properly and fixed in place.

If only septoplasty is performed, the main goal is to resolve functional problems, and changes in appearance may not be significant.

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When the nasal tip cartilage is asymmetric and crooked

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This is a case where the nasal tip cartilage is bent to one side, creating asymmetry and deviation, making correction more difficult.

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Because this case is caused by the bending of the alar cartilage that forms the nostrils and by overall soft-tissue asymmetry,

correction of the alar cartilage and soft-tissue grafting, such as dermal grafting, are used to correct the crookedness of the nasal tip.

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Crooked nose correction surgery is not simply for cosmetic purposes; it can be an important procedure for functional improvement.

It is important to choose the appropriate surgical method for your condition through 충분한 consultation with a specialist,

and the surgery should be performed safely through an accurate diagnosis and an experienced medical team to achieve satisfactory results.

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※ Depending on the individual, side effects such as inflammation, bleeding, and nerve damage may occur, so sufficient consultation with the medical team before surgery is necessary.

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