Does a Deviated Septum Change the Appearance of the Nose?

You can see it alot in the photo I have added, most times it's just one nostril higher then the other it seems but VERY noticable. I hate it and it hinders my quality of life. My nose was never like this until I got jumped by six guys at night time. I have breathing problems, alot of clearing my throat, congested alot.. etc Does it look Deviated? If I got a septoplasty would it fix the nostrils to where one isn't higher then the other by straightening the septum? It was never like this before. Thanks.

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Deviated Septum Change Appearance of Nose?

When the caudal end of the nasal septum (the wall between the two nostrils), it is significantly deviated (rhe region at and just above the tip of the nose), the lower portion of the nose may be deviated to the left and the nostrils may be asymmetrical. In these cases, an appropriate correction of the nasal septum will often create a better alignment of the nose and reduce the asymmetry of the nostrils; it even makes then appear symmetrical in many cases. You only presented... more

Deviated septum

A deviated septum may change the appearance of the nose depending on how severe it is. Septoplasty will help fix the deviated septum, but if you wish to fix the nostrils, that will require a separate procedure. Fixing/lowering the nostrils is achieved with cartilage grafts. I would really need to see additional photos and/or perform an examination to give you the best advice. Please feel free to send any photos to my office and I would be happy to evaluate them for you. My contact info is... more

Deviated Septum & Nasal Appearance

The septum of the nose is the foundation and contributes to its appearance. Deviated nasal septum is common, but most are not aware of having a deviated septum since their external nose is symmetric. A deviated septum may present itself on the external nose as a big or large nose, crooked or twisted nose, a overprojected nasal tip, a rounded nasal tip, or a hump. Only after a comprehensive evaluation can a rhinoplasty surgeon help determine the relationship of a deviated septum to the... more

Deviated nose treatment

It appears from your picture that the assault has caused a fracture in the nasal cartilages, and perhaps the nasal bones. Fixing you septum alone is unlikely to correct the external nasal deformity. You will require rhinoplasty or open reduction of your nasal fracture. This is likely to entail cartilage grafts to your nose. I suggest such approach be combined with a septoplasty because cartilage grafts form the nasal septum are ideal for such reconstruction.

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A deviated septum can cause a crooked nose and vice versa. Without seeing your nose inside and out and examining you, I cannot tell you if correction of your septum will make your nose more symmetric. You need to be examined. However, asymmetric nostrils are very common. If the tip is leaning to one side, that can also make the nostrils looks asymmetric. Furthermore, your quality of life should not be affected by something as minor as this. Don't let this hinder you emotionally or... more