Deviated Septum on one side causes nose to turn "what" direction?

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I have a deviated septum blocking right side of my nose. On the outside, my nose visibly is crooked and turns to left side of my face. Question: Do deviated septums on one side tend to pull the nose tip crooked in that same direction, or opposite, or random? Does the direction determine the difficulty of making a straight nose?

Thomas A. Lamperti, MD · Answer

There's no one right answer as to how the nose will travel in relation to a deviated septum. The septum will often pull the nose itself to the same side. However, the septum can be tortuous in which it actually is twisted and makes the nose externally deviated to a side you wouldn't expect.In the end, what really matters is your particular anatomy. It should be able to be improved with surgery to rebuild your septum. An in office examination would be needed to best determine your options.You can read more about crooked nose repair and see some before and after photos at my web reference link below.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

The crooked nose can be caused number variety of factors such as twisted nasal bones, a concave/ convex upper lateral cartilages or a twist in the nasal tip cartilages. A septoplasty is performed in the back of the nose for obstructing cartilage and bone for medical necessity to improve air flow through the nose. A septoplasty will not change the appearance of the external portion of the nose or straighten it. A rhinoplasty will straighten the external portion of the nose.

Brian Windle, MD (retired) · Answer

Without an examination it is difficult to tell exactly what your problem is or what is causing it as there are a number of potiential senarios.  In general, however, a deviation of the septum to one side will result in a fullness or deviation of the nose on the opposite side.  The deviation does not make the procedure of correcting the septum and the your nasal deformity any more difficult or easier.  I hope that helps.Best regards.

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