As you can see by the picture I have posted, my nose is bent towards the right over the years due to excessive cartilage growth in my right nostril septum bone . What would the doctor have to do? Would he shorten my nose? Straighten my septum?
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January 3, 2021
Answer: Straighten the septum to straighten the nose
A septoplasty is performed when there is cartilage and bone blocking air flow in the back of the nose. The procedure is billed to the patient's medical insurance, once medical necessity is documented. A rhinoplasty is performed for cosmetic purposes to remove the hump on the bridge,...
Septoplasty will not change the appearance of the nasal tip. If a septorhinoplasty is performed (septoplasty in combination with rhinoplasty), then the tip can be addressed during the cosmetic portion of the surgery. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.
Thank you for your question. In my practice I have had the unfortunate experience of caring for patients that have had their turbinates removed by other doctors. These have been very miserable patients. There is little that can be done once empty nose syndrome has occurred. I think there is a...
