Septoplasty: Q&A
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Septoplasty
Septoplasty itself should not change the outward appearance of the nose too much. It may make it look a bit wider in the mid vault and may correct nasal curvatures.
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Will a septoplasty change the external appearance of the nose?
A standard septoplasty does not change the outward appearance of the nose.
If there's deviation of the columella or base of the nose, a septoplasty may help.
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Septoplasty and Appearance Change
It all depends on you pre op appearance and what the septoplasty is designed to do and must to to help you breath better. If you nose is crooked, it should end up straighter. If you are simply having a septoplasty to aid the airway and your nose is in centric position then the septoplasty should not change the appeaarance of your nose. Discuss this with you ABPS certified surgeon and your will get together his plans and your goals. It is best...
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Will Septoplasty Change the Outside Shape of my Nose?
Usually not, but it depends on the degree of deviation, the external appearance of the bridge of the nose, and other factors. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl j. Blinski
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Septoplasty should not change shape of nose
It is unlikely that the septoplasty would change the shape of your nose. However, if you have a deviation at the base or on the dorsum, then your surgeon may try to correct this as well.
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Will Septoplasty Change the Outside Shape of my Nose
Regarding: "Will Septoplasty Change the Outside Shape of my Nose?"
It depends.
If your septal deviation does not extend to the back of the nose, than the correction of it should not extend there. However, if the deviation does involve the dorsum then as part of correcting the septal deviation the nose would look different after a septoplasty.
Dr. Peter Aldea
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Septoplasty and the shape of the nose
Septoplasty by itself should not have any effect of the shape of your nose. However, the deviated nose may be secondary to deviated nasal septum and in order to correct this, an extensive septoplasty id required.
Huntington Beach Facial Plastic Surgeon
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