Crooked Nose Rhinoplasty in Korea

A nose with severe asymmetry and deviation of the nasal bridge

Solution.
(Septoplasty + Osteotomy)

The deviated nasal structure, including the septum that forms the foundation of the nose, is corrected to restore balance and improve the overall nasal line.

Y-Young Point.

In many cases, a crooked nose is accompanied by a deviated septum and functional nasal obstruction, so functional septoplasty is often performed together to improve both aesthetics and breathing function.

How Dr. Kim Hye-Young Evaluates a Crooked Nose

A crooked nose is not always caused by the nasal bones alone. Deviation may involve the nasal bones, septum, cartilage framework, or a combination of these structures.

At Y-Young Plastic Surgery in Seoul, Dr. Kim Hye-Young evaluates both the external nasal shape and the internal structural alignment before planning crooked nose rhinoplasty. This is especially important in patients who have undergone previous rhinoplasty, where scar tissue, a deviated septum, or an unstable cartilage framework may contribute to persistent asymmetry.

The goal is not simply to make the nose look straighter from the front. Surgical planning should also consider structural support, breathing function, and the balance between the bridge and nasal tip.

For patients who have already undergone nose surgery, learn why a nose may remain crooked after revision rhinoplasty. →

Can a Crooked Nose Be Corrected with Rhinoplasty?

In many cases, crooked nose rhinoplasty can improve nasal alignment, but the appropriate method depends on where the deviation begins and whether breathing or structural support is also affected.

Perfect facial or nasal symmetry cannot be guaranteed, especially when natural facial asymmetry, scar tissue, or previous surgery influences the result.

For patients whose nose became crooked after a previous operation, the first step is to identify why the deviation developed before deciding whether revision rhinoplasty is appropriate.

See a CT-documented case involving nasal deviation and breathing difficulty after previous rhinoplasty.

Individuals with a visibly crooked or deviated nose
Those with facial asymmetry caused by a tilted nasal bridge

Individuals experiencing nasal obstruction or breathing discomfort due to septal deviation
Those whose nose became crooked after trauma or injury

Surgical information

Surgery Time

1.5 Hours
Discharged on the same day

Anesthesia

Sedation or General
Anesthesia Available

Hospitalization

Discharged on the Same Day

Recovery Period

Stitch Removal After 6–7 Days
Return to Daily Activities
after 1 Week

Recovery Matters as Much as Surgery

At Y-Young Plastic Surgery Clinic,
we believe recovery and aftercare are just as important as the procedure itself.

From surgery to post-operative care,
we stay with our patients every step of the way for a safer and more comfortable recovery.