Is the bump on my nose also because of my deviated septum & if I get septoplasty will the bump be gone?

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I have a deviated septum and i'm going to the doctors about it, but i also have a hump on my nose and i was wondering if that would go as well if i had septoplasty?

Jeffrey Joseph, MD, FACS · Answer

Unfortunately, fixing your deviated septum, while it will improve breathing, will have no affect on the appearance of your nose.  To reshape the nose and remove the hump, consider rhinoplasty which can be done at the same time.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

No, the bump  on the nose will not be removed with a septoplasty.  A septoplasty is performed in the back of the nose and will not changes shape of it.  A Septoplasty is performed for medical necessity.  A rhinoplasty accomplishes shaving down the dorsal hump.  Both a rhinoplasty and a septoplasty can be performed at the same time, however expect to pay for the cosmetic rhinoplasty component yourself. For more information about the differences between the 2 procedures, please see the link and the video below

Michael Elam, MD (retired) · Answer

Dear pulpfic, A combined procedure of septorhinoplasty will address both the function and the aesthetics of the nose. When you seek consultation the surgeon will discuss with you the possibilities of correction taking into consideration your desires as well as your nasal anatomy and skin thickness. Imaging can be performed to show you the proposed changes and then you can review the surgeons before and after photographs to ensure natural looking rhinoplasty results. See examples of septorhinoplasty procedures in the link below and video above. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

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