If the bridge of my nose is curved, does that mean I have a deviated septum?

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Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

Not necessarily. In many cases if the bridge of the nose is really twisted or deviated then the septum usually is but not always. Seek a consultation with a rhinoplasty expert. It is very easy to look inside your nose and determine if you do in fact have a deviated septum. Best.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Reza Momeni, MD, FACS · Answer

The answer is probably yes, but not necessarily so. Deviated septum can only really be diagnosed in person by a qualified MD looking inside the nose.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

A rhinoplasty procedure is performed to straighten a curved and crooked nose. This involves osteotomies placed in the nasal bones, a spreader graft placed under the curved upper lateral cartilage in the mid vault area, and a tip rhinoplasty when the tip is crooked.  The diagnosis of a deviated septum can only be made after an examination of the internal portion of the nose. A septoplasty is performed to improve air flow through the nose and repair a deviated septum. A septoplasty will not change the shape of the nose. For more information describing the differences between a rhinoplasty and septoplasty, please see link and video below

Dennis Barek, MD (retired) · Answer

A deviated nasal septum is often present with a curved nose. If you have obstructive symptoms, this may be the case. A direct examination of the septum is the only way to diagnose the deviation.

Thomas Guillot, MD (retired) · Answer

This could be true but the best way to find out is an in person examination.  Usually the surgeon can look inside of your nose and tell if you have a deviated septum.  Please see a board certified plastic surgeon for evaluation and to discuss options for your surgery if needed.

If the bridge of my nose is curved, does that mean I have a deviated septum?

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If the bridge of my nose is curved, does that mean I have a deviated septum?

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