I'm having a septoplasty done. Does the nose need to be broken to straighten the deviated septum?

September 1, 2015
Asked By:bran10b in Phoenix, AZ

My doctor says no, but my brother had one done and his surgeon broke his nose. Is there a difference as to why one surgeon may want to break the nose and the other doesn't? I've also read that the cartilage can take the original form later on. Would breaking the nose help prevent this?

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