Deviated Septum and Droopy Nose?

Question

I have a deviated septum and also i have a droopy is it because of the deviated septum one side of my face doesnt have a hook and the other side does and which makes both sides of my face look different can septoplasty help? or would i need a rhinoplasty too?

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACS · Answer

Septoplasty will be able to straighten the deviated portion of your septum, but you will need a rhinoplasty to straighten and address the droopiness of the tip of your nose.

Steven J. Pearlman, MD, FACS · Answer

The septum is what causes a nose to be crooked. When the center or inside part is crooked, fixing that part of the deviated septum will help improve breathing. An angled or crooked outside of the nose is also due to a crooked septum, but from the external or outer portion of the septum. This doesn't necessarily impact breathing. So, fixing this part to straighten a crooked nose is usually considered cosmetic and categorized as a rhinoplasty by most insurance companies.

Richard A. Zoumalan, MD · Answer

A deviated septum may or may not contribute to a droopy nose. Correcting this may be as simple as a rhinoplasty. But it may also require a rhinoplasty. See a nasal expert to evaluate you. 

	Best, 

	Dr. Zoumalan

William Portuese, MD · Answer

A septoplasty is performed when a deviated septum is present which is blocking air flow and is submitted to insurance for medical necessity. A rhinoplasty is performed to change the shape of the nose is considered cosmetic and must be paid for by the patient's themselves

Douglas J. Kibblewhite, MD · Answer

It sounds like the front part of your septum is not straight, and lacks its normal connection with your tip cartilages. This can be relocated to a more normal position with a septoplasty, and your tip given better support. However you are likely to get a much more reliable result in terms of your dropped tip and crookedness by have an open tip rhinoplasty done.

Deviated Septum and Droopy Nose?

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