Hi, I have a raised bump/nub at the base of my septum that I would like to get rid of. I've noticed that other people's septum goes down into their philtrum and looks a lot more seamless where's mine just stays there and looks like a bump. I have a long philtrum but I'm 18 so I'm trying to avoid getting a lip lift right now in fear of scarring and it messing up my lip shape and smile. I'm planning on getting a closed nose job in the future but idk if that will resolve my bump on my septum or not.
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There is no reason not do a combined nose and throat operation at the same time.
I often do Septoplasty or Septo-Rhinoplasty with Tonsillectomy, Palatopharyngoplasty (snoring surgery) or even removal of wisdom teeth (done be an Oral surgeon).
In general, shaving off the bump on your nose would...
Naturally you realize that you need a an in person examination to fully answer your questions especially regarding the septum. Rhinoletry and a good nasal speculum and perhaps fiber-optic examination will answer your intranasal breathing issues.
Having said that the ultimate procedures for your...
My success rate for fixing nasal obstruction in Revision septoplasty is about 90%. (It is about 95% successful for primary Septoplasty).
There is minuscule risk of problems with either primary or revision Septoplasty.