Crooked Nose after Rhinoplasty-Causes and Treatments

Rhinoplasty is a nose surgery which is performed to improve shape, symmetry and functions of the nose. But in some cases patients notice that their nose appears crooked after surgery. It can be due to several factors such as healing, surgical technique etc.



These are some main reasons for crooked nose:


Swelling after rhinoplasty is one of the main reasons for a crooked nose. The swelling is uneven due to which our nose is crooked temporarily. Once the swelling starts to reduce , the crooked appearance of the nose will improve naturally.


Due to unsupportive surgical technique our nose may look crooked. During surgery if the cartilage or bones are not reinforced properly then it may cause the nose to slightly bend or lean.


A crooked nose can reappear if the nose was deviated before surgery. Severe bends in the septum or nasal bones which are difficult to fully correct, and sometimes the natural structure tries to shift back during healing. Due to nose surgery, it reappears.


After surgery scar tissue can develop unevenly inside the nose. In some cases , this tissue becomes thick or forms more on one side which pulls the nasal structure and can make the nose look crooked.


Nose is mainly made of cartilage. After rhinoplasty, the nasal cartilage is too soft or weak to hold a new nose shape. As it cannot hold nose shape, it can make nose look tilt or mild curvy which makes nose look crooked.



Non surgical correction such as dermal fillers are used to fix bumps or crookedness after rhinoplasty. The filler makes nose look balanced and maintains straight shape, also it is painless, quick and immediate result. It lasts for a few months to a year.

It is the second surgery which is performed after the nose is healed from rhinoplasty performed earlier. This procedure is more detailed and can help in restoring nose shape and functions.


Steroid injections makes tissue soft and helps in shrinking which helps in balancing nose shape. These injections are given in small doses over time and makes the nose look better.

If the nose doesn’t heal in 9-12 months then one should go to the surgeon for immediate evaluation. Severe deviations should be checked as soon as possible as it can be dangerous.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ’s)

1. Will my nose look the same after 6 months of rhinoplasty?
   At the six-month mark, most significant swelling is gone, and the shape is more defined, but subtle changes and swelling, especially in the nasal tip, can still occur up to the 12month mark.
2. Can a nose job change your voice?
   According to new results in some cases voice changes do occur after rhinoplasty.
3. Should I avoid talking after rhinoplasty?
   Yes one should talk a little after rhinoplasty during the first week. Also avoid laughing,singing,a lot of facial expressions and should eat soft food.
4. Can yawning affect rhinoplasty?
   It will not physically affect your results but it may cause swelling or bruising temporarily.