Am I good candidate for a septoplasty or rhinoplasty? (Photo)

Thanks for your question. A deviated septum can cause nasal obstruction, but correcting it with septoplasty alone typically won’t straighten the outward appearance of a crooked nose. If your main concern is the cosmetic shape, especially since you've felt insecure about it for years, rhinoplasty would likely be the more appropriate option—possibly in combination with septoplasty if breathing issues are also a factor.

Adding a chin implant can be a great way to further balance facial proportions, especially if you're looking to enhance overall profile harmony. I’d recommend consulting with a board-certified facial plastic surgeon to review your goals and examine your facial structure in detail.

Hello and thank you for your question and the pictures. You actually have a difficult problem. To properly address your nose and improve your facial balance, you would need an open septorhinoplasty with nasal tip deprojection to improve the overall harmony of your different facial features. Also, to really have the best, most balanced results (especially for your side profile), I'd recommend additionally getting a chin implant.

This truly a surgery of millimeters- and tip deprojection is one of the most technically challenging surgical techniques! Because your nose is the DEFINING feature of your face- I would only recommend seeing a surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty procedures, and who has significant training and experience performing these surgeries. I actually trained under one of the world leading rhinoplasty experts (who performs 1,000+ nosejobs annually).

I recommend for you to setup a formal consultation with me (or another plastic surgeon who is extremely comfortable with rhinoplasties) to thoroughly discuss your surgical goals, undergo a formal examination, evaluate your options, and develop a personalized plan just for you. I hope this helps!

Dr. Donald Groves
Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon

Hi, thanks for sharing your pics. A septorhinoplasty both corrects structural problems and reshapes the nose into a more pleasing shape. Reducing the hump that's especially noticeable in your side profile would greatly enhance your overall appearance. Additionally, since the tip of your nose is quite long, reducing its projection and refining it would give a more delicate and balanced look. A chin implant would likely complement these changes and further improve the harmony of your facial features, making your nose look even better in proportion. Best of luck on your journey!