I Have a Hump on my Nose As Well As a Deviated Septum. Will a Septoplasty Help the Hump's Appearance?

The septum is the cartilage and bone that divides both sides of the nose.  If a septum is deviated (a diagnosis made by a phyisician upon looking inside the nose), you can experience blockage from one side or both sides of the nose.  Typically, blockage from a deviated septum results in a fixed obstruction, that is, it does not fluctuate from side to side.  Although a deviated septum can contribute to the outside appearance of a crooked nose, a septoplasty alone only addresses the inside deviation of the cartilage in order to correct the breathing problem.  In order to address the outside appearance of the nose a more involved procedure needs to be performed such as a rhinoplasty.  Any change to the outside appearance to the nose is referred to as a rhinoplasty.

 A septoplasty is performed for medical necessity to improve airflow dynamics through the nose. This is billed the patient's medical insurance, but  remember co-pays and deductibles will apply. A deviated septum is composed of twisted bone and cartilage on the inside of the nose. A rhinoplasty is performed for cosmetic purposes and is  paid for by the patient and will affect changes on the outside of the nose. Rhinoplasty and septoplasty are 2 completely separate operations.

Septoplasty is covered by insurance if your airway is obstructed. Removal of the hump is separate but of low cost.