Is it possible that my dorsal hump is getting bigger due to my deviated septum? (photos)

April 19, 2016
Asked By:siller92 in Orange County, CA

I am 23 and have a severely deviated septum. Is it possible that my deviated septum is pushing upon the dorsal hump? Making my nose appear larger/longer and more droopy? I am getting septoplasty in a few weeks. I'm just afraid my nose will continue to grow and elongate even after the surgery . These photos were taken a year apart.

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April 21, 2016

Answer: Septal deviation

April 21, 2016

Answer: Septal deviation

April 21, 2016

Answer: Septal deviation and dorsal hump

April 21, 2016

Answer: Septal deviation and dorsal hump

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