I have a deviated septum. I am worried my plastic surgeon will tell me he can't guarantee my nostrils will be symmetrical but that he'll make it "better". I want to know what my expectations should be and if he says he can't make them symmetrical, if I should pursue the surgery with another doctor.
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February 13, 2022
Answer: Deviated nasal septum and nostril asymmetry:
Some patients may have allergic complaints after rhinoplasty. And because of this, the turbinates can swell. The first line in the treatment of these is to use nasal steroids and to give allergic treatment. After nasal steroid treatment, which is used for at least 3 months, reduction can be made...
Options for fixing a deviated caudal septum: when the caudal septum is deviated it may appear in the left or right nostril. The procedure to fix this involves repositioning the caudal septum in the midline with a procedure called a septoplasty.
This needs an in-person evaluation. In your case, if you are not breathing well on one side after the incident, it is very likely you will need a revision. Revision rhinoplasty is an option to address these issues of concern.
When performing revision rhinoplasty or a secondary nose job, it may...