Advised by an ENT through imaging that I have a deviated septum - what results could I hope to expect?(photos)

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Based on picture only what results could I hope to expect to be achieved through these procedures and am I a good candidate

Jeffrey Lisiecki, MD · Answer

Yes, you have a deviated septum--this can be seen in your photographs! The goals of a rhinoplasty operation depend on your concerns. If you have breathing problems, your breathing can be improved by straightening the septum (among other things). Your nose can be made straighter, and if you have concerns about the appearance of your nose, these can be addressed as well.

Gurkan Kayabasoglu, MD · Answer

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William Portuese, MD · Answer

A septoplasty procedure is performed for a deviated septum to simply improve air flow dynamics in the back of the nose. That's it.  A septoplasty will not change the shape of the nose and is only done for medical necessity. A cosmetic rhinoplasty can accomplish making changes to the nose such as straightening it, narrowing the bridge line, and shaving down the dorsal hump. Both a septoplasty and a rhinoplasty can be performed together under one anesthesia which allows one recovery. It's important to understand that they are are two completely different procedures

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Your nose is quite crooked and it’s not surprising that you have a deviated septum. I don’t know if you have breathing problems. I think your appearance could be improved significantly with a rhinoplasty and septoplasty.,I should let you know however that even among very experienced rhinoplasty surgeons, straightening a crooked nose is a hit or miss proposition. It could probably be improved but not necessarily perfectly straight.. this is is true no matter who gives you any impression otherwise. Or who you go to. It is still quite worthwhile having the surgery done but your nose will probably not be perfectly straight.

Robert Ciardullo, MD · Answer

Rhinoplasty and septoplasty: if you just want to improve the airway, a septoplasty can be performed. This alone would not have any significant effect on the appearance of the nose except to make it look straighter in the front view. If you wish to trim the dorsal hump and reduce the overall projection of the nose, And have an improvement in appearance, then a rhinoplasty could be performed along with the septoplasty

David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACS · Answer

Hi there! A septoplasty as you know improves the positioning of deviated cartilage within the nasal cavity. The procedure is done via incisions intranasally and the results can be life-changing. It appears your nose has a deviation to the left. A basic septoplasty will focus on addressing your breathing but likely will not change your external appearance. In order to completely improve the septum, an open septorhinoplasty would be needed to help straighten the nose and its bone. If breathing is your only concern, a septoplasty will likely be enough. But, if appearance matters, something more involved would be needed. Seek consultation with a facial plastic surgeon with an ENT background to learn more. Hope this helps!

Kenneth R. Francis, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear Tsteenseto,
If you have a purely functional septoplasty (and probably turbinate) procedure, you can expect improved breathing and a straighter nose.  If you add a rhinoplasty to that for cometic improvement you can expect a reduction of your nasal hump and more refined nasal tip characteristics.  Consider a chin implant to better balance your facial aesthetics as well.  Good luck!

William B. Rosenblatt, MD · Answer

The diagnosis of a deviated nasal septum is made by looking inside your nose and seeing that the wall that divides it in half is shifted to one side. Unless you are symptomatic, ie, unable to breathe through one nostril or blocked passages or chronic sinusitis or a severe external deformity there is no reason to havfe surgery on the septum. If you do not like the way your nose looks, then what you want is a rhinoplasty where the external deformity is corrected. That is elective surgery that is not covered by insurance. Correction of a deviated nasal septum is a medical issue that is usually covered by insurance, but it does nothing to change the way your nose looks. Sometimes when doing a rhinoplasty one needs to fix the septum because it is pushing the nose to one side - then you need a rhinoplasty with septal correction.

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Advised by an ENT through imaging that I have a deviated septum - what results could I hope to expect?(photos)

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