CT scan indicates polyps, turbinate hyper-trophy, nasal bone spurs and septal deviation.

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I know that i need septoplasty . My concern is would septoplasty remove the bone spur that i have at the top left of my nose . Knowing that it was caused by trauma several years ago . Would septoplasty fix the bone spur in order to get a staight septum ?

Philip K. Robb Jr., MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for your question- septoplasty refers to addressing the septum, which is the divider plate between the right and left nasal passage ways. No changes to your outward nose are created (unless a complication occurs)
If you want that bony aspect taken down this can be done at the same time but it would be called a septorhinoplasty which can be done at the same time. 
Hope this helps and God Bless!
Dr. Robb

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Endoscopic sinus surgery is performed for patients who have chronic sinusitis with polyps. A septoplasty  and turbinate surgery is performed when there is an airway blockage.  A cosmetic rhinoplasty is performed to make any changes to the outside of the nose.  All 3 procedures can be performed  under one anesthesia

Regina Rodman, MD · Answer

The septoplasty will fix a bone spur that is inside the nose, potentially blocking your breathing.  It will not fix the area outside your nose that you are showing in your photo.  You will need a rhinoplasty for that.  Septoplasty fixes the inside of the nose, and the result is better breathing. It does not change the appearance of the nose at all. 
Some patients with a history of trauma to the nose that affects breathing qualify for a "functional rhinoplasty" which can sometimes be covered by insurance. It is worth asking!
Best of luck
Dr Rodman

Fred J. Bressler, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for your post. Bone spurs exist inside of the nose and are often associated with a deviated nasal septum. Patients with internal bone spurs will often have them removed while undergoing a nasal septoplasty. You seem to be concerned about your external nasal bone as seen in your posted photo. Straightening your nasal septum will not fix any external nasal bone deformities. To do that, you would need to consider a rhinoplasty.

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