Deviated Septum and Rhinoplasty? Can I Get Them Together?

Your history suggest that you have a post-traumatic nasal deformity and deviated nasal septum with resultant airway obstruction. Under these circumstances it’s not unusual for plastic surgeons to perform rhinoplasty and septoplasty in combination. This approach has significant advantages including improved aesthetics, lowered cost and one recovery.

                It’s virtually impossible in your case to make a specific recommendation without a physical examination and pictures. If you’re considering this approach it’s important to consult a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this area. This surgeon should be able to formulate a treatment plan that addresses your anatomic deformity and achieves your aesthetic goals. 

It is possible to have a septoplasty and rhinoplasty performed during the same procedure. This is referred to as a septorhinoplasty.  I would recommend seeking a consultation with a board certified rhinoplasty specialist who has a great deal of experience performing both septoplasty and rhinoplasty surgery. Thank you and best of luck to you.

Your story sound pretty typical.  Even though you had the nasal fracture repaired following the injury, you still have a cosmetic deformity as well as problems breathing.  It is quite possible that this is due to a deviated septum caused by your injury.  Correction of the deviated septum is commonly performed at the same time as rhinoplasty to correct the appearance.  Be sure to choose a plastic surgeon or ENT surgeon with plenty of experience with rhinoplasty and they should be able to help you.

It is very common to combine septoplasty with rhinoplasty. This septo-rhinoplasty procedure makes a lot of sense as you only need one recovery period and septal cartilage from the septoplasty procedure may be useful for the external rhinoplasty.

You should find a surgeon well versed in treating nasal obstruction. There are several possible reasons for nasal blockage so a thorough exam is an important part of the evaluation process.

It is very common to do both procedures done simultaneously, In fact, it is best to do both procedures at the same time since one can often have a direct effect on the other. I would recommend consultation with a facial plastic surgeon to have both procedures addressed.