Would a Septoplasty Straighten a Nose That is Sort of Pointing to the Left?

It depends how the septoplasty was performed. If only the deviated portion of the septum inside the nose was addressed then this would still leave the outward appearance of your nose looking deviated. In order to address the outer appearance of your nose, the ENTIRE septum would need to be straightened, i.e. not only the portion of your septum that was blocking your breathing but also the very outer aspects of the septum that is contributing to the outward appearance of your nose... more

Dear altoids Sometimes the nose does not fully straighten out...it depends on what your anatomy is As it heals, it may improve, or we can do maneuvers to improve it I would just sit tight and bring this issue up with your surgeon...if it is less than 6 months out, it is probably too early to do anything. Best regards, Nima Shemirani

A septum may cause deviation inside the nose and not manifest the appearance outside of the nose making the nose look crooked or visa versa. A Septoplasty by itself may or may not correct the straightness of the nose. However when doing a Septorhinoplasty your surgeon should address both the cosmetic and aesthetic functions of the nose. Osteotomies or breaking the nose often needs to be done to straighten the nose as well as other modifying factors. When the proper techniques are... more