The nose and eyes are among the most crucial facial features, with the nose primarily harmonizing the overall beauty of the face. A crooked nose is a nasal deformity caused by trauma or underdeveloped nasal cartilage and bone tissue. Rhinoplasty for a crooked nose is the most popular treatment method for correcting this condition. How does rhinoplasty address a crooked nose?What are the outcomes of crooked nose correction surgery?
Clinically, deformities can be categorized into two types based on location, both amenable to surgical correction:
1. Cartilaginous deviation: Occurs in the cartilaginous region below the nasal bone, primarily affecting the lower nose and nasal tip.
2. Bony deviation: Typically manifests in the upper nasal bridge and nasal root, often resulting from asymmetrical bone structure.
Both types may coexist, resulting in overall deviation from the nasal root to the tip.
Postoperative Considerations for Deviated Nose Correction
1. Use antibiotics to prevent wound infection.
2. Nasal packing may be removed 1–2 days postoperatively.
3. The external nasal fixation splint may be removed after 7–10 days.
4. If the nasal bridge appears off-center 3–4 days post-surgery, it can be repositioned to the midline and refixed. However, avoid any impact or pressure to the external nose to prevent the nasal bone from collapsing again.