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Septoplasty Vs Rhino-septoplasty for Deviated Septum?

asked 3 years ago by aura_sq in karachi
Latest answer by Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
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Tags: nose, deviated septum, septum

I have a deviated septum on the left side and a quite obvious hump on the nose. Is it possible to get rid of both problems with Septoplasty? Or do I have to go for Rhino-septoplasty (Rhinoplasty with Septoplasty) as doctor is suggesting in case hump is bothering me?

But the dual procedure is going to cost me quite a big amount! Please tell me if septoplasty can help reduce the hump just as well. Thanks.

7 answers to Septoplasty Vs Rhino-septoplasty for Deviated Septum?

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Rhino-septoplasty

Most likely you will need the rhinoplasty in order to rectify the hump. The primary purpose of a septoplasty is to correct a deviated (or crooked) septum to improve the breathing functionality within the nose
Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS

West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.drkrisreddy.com

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Septoplasty is not a rhinoplasty and will not generally reduce the hump

No a septoplasty is the internal structure and the hump is the external structure. Therefore a septoplasty will not likely produce a significant reduction in the hump. While a septoplasty is intended to straighten the septum and improve breathing, a hump reduction will reduce the size of the nose and potentially make it more difficult to breathe. To give a simple analogy: moving a wall in a house will not necessarily change the roof line.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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It depends- is the crooked part of the nose in the bony portion (closest to the face) or in the cartilage?

While correction of a crooked nose may often require both a septoplasty & rhinoplasty, this is not always the case.  Sometimes, for example, after a relatively recent fracture of the nasal bones (within the last several years), it will be a bony deformity that causes the crookedness rather than any deviation of the nasal septum on the inside.  In this case, a rhinoplasty will be required instead of a septoplasty to straighten the crooked nasal bones.  Commonly in... more
Michael R. Macdonald, MD

Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Rhino-septoplasty for internal and external

Septoplasty is essentially a procedure that is inside the nasal cavity. This is a procedure to correct deviation or crookedness and/or obstruction related to the cartilage and bone structures of the septum. After Septoplasty is preformed the septum will be straight or straighter and better nasal breathing should be obtained. When doing this Septoplasty the dorsum or bridge of the nose might be affected and straightened a slight amount, but essentially is not a significantly altered... more
David Q. Santos, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Septoplasty for Deviated Seputm / Rhinoplasty for Crooked Nose

A septoplasty is a surgery performed to correct a deviated (or crooked) septum. A true "septoplasty" does not involve changing the shape of the nose. The septum is the piece of cartilage that separates one side of the nose from the other. Normally, the septum is straight. When it is crooked, it is termed a deviated septum. A deviated septum can block the nasal passage and contribute to symptoms of nasal obstruction. Correction of a deviated septum with a septoplasy involves making... more
C. Spencer Cochran, MD

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Septoplasty alone will not alter the appearance of your nose

A septoplasty would simply improve the breathing functionality within the nose without altering the shape or external appearance of it. A septoplasty will not remove a bump on the nose. A rhinoplasty is a cosmetic procedure designed to remove the bump on the nose, which is not covered under insurance and is typically paid for by the patient.
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Breathing After Rhinoplasty

Septoplasty surgery involves only the septum and  will not alter the hump. A septorhinoplasty  will address the hump on your nose if that's what you and your surgeon want  to accomplish. Make sure you have an experienced surgeon. Decreasing the size of the nose could interfere with nasal breathing.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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