Fractured nose years ago, saw doctor immediately. No breathing issues but left with crooked nose & hard bony callus on right side of upper nasal bridge & slight convexity on left side. My nose appears large from left 3/4 view. Mid nose on right is concave but not much bothered by it. I'd rather avoid a septoplasty for financial reasons (no insurance). I'd like minimal tip & dorsal refinement. Is it possible to rasp the bony callus & have tip reduced without touching the middle 1/3 of the nose?
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July 23, 2015
Answer: Septoplasty and rhinoplasty are 2 completely separate operations
Thanks for your question. It is difficult to give you adequate advice without seeing photos. Swelling fluctuations are not abnormal and can be contributing to the asymmetry. Please be patient and consult your surgeon about your concerns.All the best,
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The vast majority of people have some degree of minor septal deviation and in these cases, most do not have any associated symptoms (difficulty breathing through nose), or at least enough not to warrant surgery. Ultimately, it comes down to your own symptoms and if your septal deviation is...