Septoplasty/Least Invasive Rhinoplasty Advice? (photo)

I'm getting my broken nose fix and a Septoplasty. I would like to have a cosmetic adjustment and want the least amount of work done possible. I don't mind the bump I think with a thinner or smaller tip I might look a lot better. Do I need the bridge thinned as well as a tip adjustment? I don't think the Surgeon wants to do bridge work with my newly broken nose. (also I really don't want a sloped upturned nose)

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Septo-rhinoplasty and broken nose

It is certainly acceptable to undergo a rhinoplasty with a septoplasty and broken nose repair. The amount of surgery need for the rhinoplasty should be discussed at the time of the consultation. The amount of change desired in the nose will guide the surgeon as to how much will need to be performed on the rhinoplasty. A large bulbous tip repair with osteotomies is not minimally invasive surgery. Try computer imaging to help you thru the communication... more

Septoplasty and/or septorhinoplasty

Dear Keebeez, To fix the functional aspects from your fractured nose your surgeon will need to address your septum and possibly your turbinates depending on your functional problems. As far as the cosmetic issues you have a nose that can be easily modified providing a natural appearance and nice aesthetic results. No you do not want an upturned or sloped nose and you need to have the tip projection modified. It is common to re-break the nose or perform osteotomies after a... more