External Nasal Deviation (Crooked Nose)
External Nasal Deviation (Crooked Nose)
Face Concerns
Understanding External Nasal Deviation and Non-Surgical Treatment Options
External nasal deviation refers to a nose that appears asymmetrical or misaligned in relation to the rest of the face. In some cases, this may be related to natural anatomy, while in others it may develop following injury, trauma, or structural changes over time.
Beauty by Doctor, located in Bondi Junction in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, offers consultation and assessment for patients seeking non-surgical treatment options for nasal shape concerns.
Causes and Considerations
External nasal deviation may be present from birth or may develop over time. Contributing factors can include previous injury, trauma, anatomical asymmetry, or age-related structural change. The degree of deviation varies between individuals, and not all cases are suitable for non-surgical treatment.
During consultation, facial proportions, nasal anatomy, skin thickness, and treatment suitability are assessed. Where appropriate, non-surgical treatment may be discussed as an option to improve visual balance.
Non-Surgical Treatment Options for External Nasal Deviation at Beauty by Doctor
Hyaluronic Acid Filler Treatment
In selected patients, hyaluronic acid filler may be placed strategically to adjust contour and improve the appearance of symmetry. This approach does not change the underlying nasal structure, but may help create a straighter visual line in appropriate cases. Treatment suitability is assessed during consultation, and outcomes vary between individuals.
Muscle Relaxant Treatment for Nasal Tip Position
In some cases, muscle relaxant treatment may be considered where downward pull of the nasal tip contributes to nasal appearance during facial expression. By reducing the activity of selected muscles, this treatment may create a subtle change in tip position in appropriate patients. This approach is only suitable for specific anatomical presentations and is determined following assessment.
Why Choose Beauty by Doctor for Assessment of Nasal Shape Concerns?
Led by Medical Director Dr Phoebe Jones, Beauty by Doctor provides consultation-based treatment planning with a focus on facial anatomy and individual assessment. Recommendations are based on clinical suitability, treatment goals, and the limitations of non-surgical approaches.
Our Bondi Junction clinic offers personalised treatment plans for patients seeking advice regarding nasal shape concerns. Where non-surgical treatment is not appropriate, this will be discussed during consultation.
Suitability for treatment is determined during consultation. All medical and cosmetic procedures carry risks, and outcomes vary between individuals. While complications are uncommon, it is important that potential risks, including rare adverse events, are understood. For more information, please refer to our Treatment Complications page: https://beautybydoctor.com/pages/concerns/treatment-complications