| Crooked nose
A crooked nose may be the result of several variations, including misalignment of the septum, or the wall of tissue that divides the air passages in your nose; crooked nasal bones; or an asymmetry of the nostrils.
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| Nasal hump
A protruding curve or bump on the bridge of the nose is known as a dorsal (DORE-sul) or nasal hump. This trait may be inherited, or it can be the result of trauma to the nose.
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| Nose surgery
Rhinoplasty (RYE-no-plast-ee) or nose surgery, includes a group of procedures intended to change the size, shape, or functional aspects of the nose. When the desired changes are made for cosmetic purposes, the procedure is usually consider elective, and you must pay for it out of your own pocket.
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| Post-operative recovery of nose surgery
At the end of your procedure, your nose will be wrapped with a splint and bandages to keep it in the proper position. The doctor may also insert a packing material or soft splints inside your nostrils to brace the wall between the air passages.
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| Reconstructive nasal surgery
Reconstructive nasal surgery often is performed on the nose to correct the results of developmental problems, injuries, diseases, tumors, or birth defects.
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| Rounded nasal tip
In some people, an excess of cartilage on the tip of the nose may give it a ball-like appearance or otherwise produce a shape they may be uncomfortable with.
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| Sinus conditions
The sinuses are small cavities in the forehead, between the eyes, behind the eyes, and near the cheeks. These spaces normally drain into the nose through small ducts, but when the ducts become blocked, pressure builds up and the sinuses become painful.
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| Special techniques in nasal surgery
One of the more recent innovations in nasal surgery involves the introduction of the laser. Lasers are commonly used in cosmetic surgery, and their application in nasal surgery has been limited.
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| Surgery for breathing problems
Any conditions that obstruct nasal or sinus passages can make breathing through the nose difficult. When medication and other treatments fail, surgery may be necessary to open the breathing passages.
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| What will happen during nose surgery?
Nose surgery is usually a highly customized procedure. The time involved and the techniques utilized may vary according to your particular case, the results you desire, and the preferences of the surgeon.
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