Do I have a deviated septum and a broken tip? (Photo)

Question

My nose cracks, I can crack it since I was little. The right side is squishy. Sometimes it's hard to breathe on the left side of my nose.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

If you were experiencing clicking at the bottom of your nose, it's likely the bottom of your nasal septum rubbing against your tip cartilage when you move your upper lip. This is not onto itself reason to do surgery. If you have nasal obstruction that needs repair, you may benefit from consulting with a reputable rhinoplasty specialist or otolaryngologist. Wishing you well. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph

Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Hi , in a rhinoplasty both function and appearance can be addressed
It is better for you to consult with a facial plastic surgeon who can examine you and discuss the surgical procedure if required and the post op recovery 
process

Ali Riza Öreroglu, MD · Answer

As far as I can tell from the photos, yes, there may be a deviation. To understand this issue, it is necessary to consult with experts in the field. Initially, the focus should be on assessing your breathing quality, considering your preferences, and, of course, planning in accordance with the asymmetry and anatomy of your face.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

You have a deviated septum, concave dorsum and the tip could be refined.  I recommend a rhinoplasty/septoplasty.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

John L. Burns Jr., MD · Answer

You may have a deviated septum which can be fixed in a procedure called a septoplasty.  Any cosmetic changes to your nose could be done at the same time.

Robert Ciardullo, MD · Answer

Do you have a deviated septum?
From the photos you show it appears that the bottom of your septum the so-called “caudal septum“ is deviated sharply to the left and is present in your left nostril. I doubt there is anything “broken“ about your tip, however it is probably is dislocated from the caudal septum and not supported by it. A Septorhinoplasty aimed at reducing the bulbous tip and straightening the underlying septum would be indicated based on the photos you show. But ultimately a deviated septum is best evaluated with a thorough internal 
Nasal examination in person.

Hayati Kale, MD · Answer

According to photos, it looks left sided of Septum but for the better diagnosis, we should examine your nose alive

Do I have a deviated septum and a broken tip? (Photo)

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