Am I candidate for preservation rhinoplasty (male with deviated septum)? (Photo)

Thank you for your Question and photos you are a great candidate for Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty device Piezo®:

In traditional Rhinoplasty, surgical instruments known as rasps and osteotomies (hammer and chisel) are used to reshape the nasal bones by removing the hump and/or narrowing the nasal bone width. These tools are relatively imprecise and their use can lead to contour irregularities, etc. if not used in the proper manner. Recently, a technology that uses sound waves has been developed to contour nasal bones in a precise and far less traumatic way when compared to traditional techniques. Ultrasonic, or Piezo, Rhinoplasty is now the most advanced technology available for minimally traumatic nasal bone reshaping and hump removal during Rhinoplasty. There will be hardly any bruising and swelling which will make the recovery period a lot easier for the patient.

You are a good candidate fir rhinoplasty. I wouldn’t get too hung up on what a preservation rhinoplasty is. Just make sure you go to a surgeon who has plenty of ecoerience with rhinoplasty. The notion of preservation rhinoplasty is new and not necessarily better. Stick with tried and true and you will avoid problems.

I think as a patient, you should mainly be concerned with your outcome more than the nuances of the procedure. Rather than asking what type of rhinoplasty the surgeon will perform, you need to focus on your goals and feel comfortable that the surgeon can accomplish these. I hope this helps.