Could a deviated septum surgery alone (without rhinoplasty) improve nose appearance? (photo)

Question

I was examined by an ETN dr. and I was told I had a slightly deviated septum. And I was wondering if fixing/straightening the septum would also improve my nose appearance(remove the hump and make nose straighter) or if improving the nose appearance would require a rhinoplasty as well. I've read that septoplasty doesn't change your nise shape, but I've also read that if a nose was crooked it could end up straighter after an operation.

Marcelo Ghersi, MD · Answer

Typically, a septoplasty will not affect the outside appearance of a nose. Especially when it is done to fix a "mildly" deviated septum. On the other hand, some nasal deviations do require septoplasty in addition to osteotomies during a rhinoplasty to straighten the nose. It sounds like you would be a candidate for a septo-rhinoplasty to address functional and aesthetic issues. Good luck. MG

Juan Carlos Fuentes, MD · Answer

The septoplasty will not change the hump on the nose, if there is a deviation in the front view from the septal deviation, then that may be improved, but most of the times, there are asymmetries between the lower lateral cartilages, besides the septal deviation, that can make the nose look deviated. In most of the patients besides a septoplasty a rhinoplasty is also needed to make the nose look more straight and with a better appearance.

Ali Totonchi, MD · Answer

Septoplasty alone should not change the appearance of the nose. although it should be noted that nasal collapse can happen in aggressive septal resection.

David O. Volpi, MD · Answer

No, a septoplasty is
solely intended to correct problems associated with a deviated septum. The
septoplasty procedure is directed at the internal structure of your nose and
will therefore have no affect on the appearance of your nose. If you are
concerned with changing the way your nose looks, a septorhinoplasty is an option
to consider.

Daniel G. Becker, MD · Answer

A septoplasty can change nasal appearance. Depending upon where the septum is twisted, straightening it can also straighten the nose. But the kind of change you are talking about, removing a nasal bump and smoothing the profile, is not accomplished by septoplasty. You are right - it needs a rhinoplasty.  These two operations are commonly done at the same time. It is important, as in all surgeries, to be sure that your surgeon is experienced in both.

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