Can a deviated septum make my smile crooked? (Photo)

Hard to give a definitive answer without an exam. This may be a sharp piece of cartilage or graft pressing into the overlying skin, blanching the skin and causing the appearance. This can happen overtime if the skin thins with age. However your pictures seem to have some surrounding redness too....

Unfortunately, your idea for this is what is known as fraud.  The insurance company will see right through this, and not only will you still end up financially responsible for the surgery, you might face legal charges as well.  Don't do it.

Sirius25- steroids are certainly a mainstay for some surgeons (my self included) to address unwanted postoperative edema and underlying scar formation.  However, repeated injections will begin to have less and less return on investment with greater risk of unwanted side effects.  These...

This is a great question we actually hear quite often. Patients frequently come in requesting an adjustment to their dorsal hump/bridge of the nose but want the tip to remain the same (or vice versa). However, what most patients don't realize at first is that if changes are made to one part of...

You are a lovely young woman.  If you are concerned about your nose, have your parents bring you to a qualified and experienced facial plastic surgeon who can help.  An evaluation will determine what parts your insurance should cover.

After reviewing your photos and your concerns, I feel that you are a candidate for rhinoplasty.  I would raise, narrow and refine your nasal tip, as well as narrow the base of your nose to give you a more balanced appearance.  I recommend seeking out a Board-Certified plastic surgeon...