Should a deviated septum be corrected during rhinoplasty if there are no breathing issues?

March 22, 2017
Asked By:IRGirl in Washington, DC

I have a deviated septum but no breathing issues. I feel that my nose has become more crooked over the last year or so an has developed a bump on the bridge. The surgeon who I just consulted with for rhinoplasty doesn't want to touch my septum and just wants to fix the nose cosmetically since I can breathe. To me, that seems like building a house on a foundation that isn't level. Do you think the septum needs to be fixed during the rhinoplasty so that it doesn't continue to get more deviated?

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March 24, 2017

Answer: Rhinoplasty and septoplasty

March 24, 2017

Answer: Rhinoplasty and septoplasty

March 23, 2017

Answer: Septoplasty with rhinoplasty

March 23, 2017

Answer: Septoplasty with rhinoplasty

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