Septoplasty and a straight nose

Ross Clevens, MD answers: Nose straightening during Septoplasty?

Can any slight nose-straightening be done during Septoplasty, or is that strictly Rhinoplasty?


Ross Clevens, MD
3 months ago
By Ross Clevens, MD - Florida Facial Plastic Surgeon

I agree with the remarks of Dr. Kontis above. If the septum is not straight, then the nose will never be straight. But, unfortunately, the converse is not always true. In other words, if you just have your spetum straightened, it is not likely that a crooked nose will become straight.  If you have a crooked nose, your doctor needs to straighten the septum in order to ultimately achieve a straight nose as part of a rhinoplasty or 'nose job.'  

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