A crooked nose can make you feel inferior and affect your relationships. If you feel that your nose isn't as straight as you'd like, there are a number of things you can use to fix it. However, for more serious problems, you may need to undergo medical treatment. Remember, undergoing such an action may not be absolutely necessary. It's a good idea to consider the available options wisely before deciding to undergo plastic surgery.
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Method 1 of 3: Using Injections to Temporarily Straighten the Nose
Step 1. Determine if your condition is suitable for injection rhinoplasty
An injection rhinoplasty or what is sometimes called a "15-minute nose job" is a non-surgical procedure that some people may use to straighten their nose for 6-12 months.
- Injection rhinoplasty is best suited for those who have a nose with a slight hump, tilt, or bend and wish to have it repaired without having to undergo a real rhinoplasty.
- Injection rhinoplasty cannot be used by those who have a large curvature of the nose.
Step 2. Schedule a consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss medical procedures
Not all plastic surgeons provide injection rhinoplasty services. So, you may have to find a surgeon who fits your needs online.
- In the US, for example, plastic surgeons in certain areas can be found on the PlasticSurgery.org website.
- Consider visiting more than 1 surgeon. That way, you can get a lot of opinions on the actions available to your nose.
Step 3. Get a dermal injection to change the shape of the nose
The surgeon will inject dermal filler into specific areas of your nose to change the appearance and make it appear straighter.
- After the injection is finished, the doctor will massage the material into a shape that fits your nose.
- You will have this procedure fully awake so you can see what the doctor is doing.
Step 4. Continue treatment as needed
Once your nose has healed, the changes in its appearance will last for 6-12 months. However, after that you may have to undergo the same action again.
- Do not touch your nose for a few days after the procedure because the dermal filling and injection site are still recovering.
- Since the results are temporary, some adjustments can be made during your treatment to achieve a natural, long-lasting nose look.
Method 2 of 3: Using Rhinoplasty to Correct a Crooked Nose
Step 1. Make an appointment with a licensed plastic surgeon
Rhinoplasty is a fairly common procedure and chances are, you can find a number of qualified surgeons around your area to do it.
- Visit a surgeon to discuss your medical history and determine if you are suitable for rhinoplasty.
- You may also have a medical reason for having this surgery, such as nasal obstruction.
- Signs of this problem include a sensation of fullness, congestion, or closure. In this case, straightening the nose may improve breathing, address structural problems in the nose, as well as improve the quality of your sleep.
- Septoplasty is the primary treatment for those with a deviated septum in the nose.
Step 2. Have a medical examination
Before undergoing this procedure, the doctor will examine your physical thoroughly. That way, the doctor can make sure your body is fit for the procedure and that this procedure will benefit you.
- Your doctor may ask you to undergo a series of blood tests to ensure your body's health before undergoing the procedure.
- The doctor will also check the thickness of the skin and the strength of the nasal cartilage to determine how they affect the outcome of the procedure.
Step 3. Understand the risks
Just like surgery in general, rhinoplasty also has risks. You have to really understand what might happen and be aware of the possible complications that may arise. Ask your doctor to explain to you some of the following possible complications:
- Repeated nosebleed
- Difficulty breathing through the nose
- Pain, discoloration, or loss of taste sensation in the nose.
Step 4. Share your expectations
Before agreeing to surgery, make sure you and your doctor both understand the consequences of the procedure and the expected results. Your doctor may tell you about the limitations of the procedure or other things that might affect the appearance of your nose.
- In certain situations, the doctor may also inform you of the possibility of changing the shape of the chin because a smaller chin will make the nose appear more prominent.
- In order not to regret the results of the operation, you must be open to the surgeon.
Step 5. Run the operation
The surgeon may choose to use local anesthesia with a sedative for this procedure. However, your doctor may also choose to use general sedatives to anesthetize you during the procedure. To determine the best method, discuss the advantages and risks of both options with the surgeon.
- Local anesthetics usually only relieve sensation in the area around the nose, while a sedative infusion will put you to sleep during the procedure.
- General anesthesia is usually given through a gas mask that is inhaled until you are unconscious. To use this anesthetic, a breathing tube will be inserted into your lungs through your mouth.
Step 6. Recover after surgery
You will wake up in the recovery room and have to hold your head up for a while. Your nose may feel stuffy from the swelling during the few hours in the recovery room. Once you are allowed to go home, you can return to your daily life, but by limiting a few things for the first few weeks:
- Avoid strenuous activities that can make you breathless.
- Avoid showering. Instead, take a bath in a soak so your bandage doesn't get wet.
- Avoid extreme facial expressions until the surgical area heals.
Method 3 of 3: Using the Contour Technique to Conceal a Crooked Nose with Makeup
Step 1. Determine if a crooked nose is a medical or aesthetic problem
If a crooked nose interferes with breathing, you may have a deviated septum. If a crooked nose is a symptom of an illness and needs to be addressed, it's a good idea to visit a doctor to get it fixed.
- If you experience pain from time to time when you breathe deeply, you may have a deviated septum that can be corrected with surgery. Nasal obstruction is a problem that requires surgery to improve breathing and improve sleep at night and during the day.
- Frequent nosebleeds are also a symptom of a deviated septum that requires medical treatment.
- If you prefer to sleep on your side or have been told that you make loud breathing sounds during sleep, you may also have a deviated septum.
Step 2. Consider allowing a crooked nose if it's only aesthetic
If a crooked nose is just an aesthetic problem, consider leaving it alone. Using makeup may be enough to disguise the appearance of a crooked nose.
- Both injections and surgery are expensive and medically risky, so they are not necessary if the problem with your nose is only visual.
- Don't feel pressured to change your appearance just because of what other people think.
- Consider that even after the surgery you will still prefer the way your nose looked before.
Step 3. Prepare a suitable makeup contour color
Makeup to make the nose look straighter can be created with 3 contour colors. This color will create the illusion of a straighter nose without changing the shape of the nose at all. You only need:
- A contour color that is two shades darker than the natural skin tone.
- One contour shade that is slightly darker than the natural skin tone.
- A contour shade that is two shades lighter than the natural skin tone.
Step 4. Draw straight lines on both sides of the nose
With two shades of contour makeup, you can create a straighter nose look. Just draw a straight line on the nose without following the original bent shape.
- Draw two straight lines on either side of the nose using the darkest contour color.
- Draw a line beyond the previous line using a contour color that is only slightly darker.
Step 5. Use the brightest color on the bridge of the nose
This color can be used to make the nose appear sharper and straighter by simply connecting the bridge and the tip of the nose.
- Apply highlight makeup in the middle of the bridge of the nose to blend it with the straight line you previously made with dark colors.
- The combination of these three colors will produce the illusion of a nose that looks straighter.
