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There is a new technique to correct crooked nose issues. This new method allows the surgeon to better diagnose the part of the nose that is crooked. It also allows for more and better treatment options.
The phrase “crooked nose” is an actual medical diagnosis! This problem is more common in men. This may be due to trauma as in sports injuries. It can develop by itself over time. Patients seek consultation for the twisted crooked nose because they feel stigmatized. Men often don’t choose Crooked Nose Surgery. They may seek out a plastic surgeon and report that “people ask what happened to my nose.”
Most Crooked Nose Surgery Patients Complain of Breathing Problems.
The scope of both the cosmetic appearance and breathing issues range in severity. We see mild cases which disrupt facial harmony. We also see a more severe distortion of the nose. It may include flattening, severe visible curving, and the collapse of the nose. When the nose collapses, it often causes complete obstruction of nasal breathing. The critical nature of this problem causes abnormal breathing, sleep patterns, and communication. Most noticeable is the detrimental effect on a patients psychological sense of confidence.
The nose projects from the face and so is visible to all we first greet and with whom we interact. The upper nasal bones and cartilage of the lower nose are most easily damaged. The lower nose is softer and more easily the brunt of nasal trauma. The septum is also easily injured. Though it is not visible directly, can have a significant effect on appearance. It is the primary support for the nose. If it is damaged, it can have a likewise noticeable impact on breathing.
The nasal septum is a deeper structure. It is not easily seen and can have a profound effect on appearance. Its injury can affect symmetry and lead to twisting of the nose. The nasal septum is a flat plate that divides the nasal passages. It can be felt by putting the thumb and index fingers into the edge of the nostrils. and gently moving the nostrils from side to side. One can then feel a flat plate in the center of the nose that is resisting that movement. That is the nasal septum. This septum goes straight back under the nose. With any trauma, it can easily be damaged. This will lead to a bending or “deviated septum.” Many patients can develop a deviation of the septum. This deviation can happen in the absence of trauma as they move through adulthood.
Because the septum divides the nasal airway passages, it can bend into either or both passages. This leads to blockage in breathing. This obstruction can also make sleeping difficult. Blockages can also affect speech and can even lead to nasal drainage and pain.
Crooked nose surgery can be directed to both cosmetic and breathing issues. Regarding the cosmetic aspects, the external nasal bones and cartilage can be realigned. If the septum blocks the airway, its repair provides an improvement for both.
New Crooked Nose Surgery Technique
The new technique involves lifting the skin of the nose. This allows the surgeon to see the deviated septum from the top rather than thru the nostril. This method enables the surgeon to view the septum in its entirety. Because we expose the entire septum, treatment is more specific and complete.
There are a lot of new techniques aimed at treating the twisted septum. Each can benefit patients and improve their lives. Consult with Dr. Newman, a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, to discuss your options. You will be glad you took steps to understand and treat the problem of the twisted nose.
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