Would Septoplasty by itself make both sides of my nose the same or would I need a rhinoplasty? (Photos)

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I really like one side of my nose and am displeased with the other side. I still need to have the doctor evaluate me but I’m pretty sure I have a deviated septum that causes this appearance difference. I was wondering if Septoplasty by itself would make both sides the same, or would rhinoplasty be required.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photographs, you are a great candidate for rhinoplasty. Maneuvers for your surgery would include dorsal hump reduction, tip refinement, nasal tip deprojection, tip elevation, among other maneuvers.   Septoplasty alone would not accomplish this.   With good surgical technique, you could have an outstanding result. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Sean Hill, MD · Answer

Answer from Dr. Sean Hill, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon at Lone Star Plastic Surgery in Frisco, TX:
Great question &mdash; and one that comes up often from patients considering surgery to improve breathing.
Septoplasty is a procedure designed to straighten a deviated septum, the internal wall between the two sides of your nose. The primary goal is to improve airflow and correct functional issues &mdash; not to change the external appearance of the nose.
In most cases, a septoplasty alone does not noticeably alter how your nose looks from the outside. However, there are exceptions. If your septal deviation is severe or involves the bridge or tip, or if there’s structural collapse, then correcting the septum may cause subtle changes in nasal shape or alignment. This is especially true if cartilage is removed or repositioned in a way that affects support.
If you’re also concerned about the appearance of your nose, you might consider combining septoplasty with cosmetic rhinoplasty &mdash; a common and safe approach when done by an experienced surgeon.
At Lone Star Plastic Surgery, I evaluate both form and function together, so you can breathe better and feel more confident in your appearance &mdash; whether that means septoplasty alone or in combination with other refinements.
And as always, choose a board-certified plastic surgeon or ENT specialist, preferably a member of The Rhinoplasty Society, to ensure you’re receiving care from someone with advanced training in both the aesthetic and functional aspects of nasal surgery.
Warmly,Dr. Sean HillBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonLone Star Plastic Surgery – Frisco, TX

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Based on the two post photos, I recommend a virtual consult consultation, but my early diagnosis is a full rhinoplasty with septoplasty combination to obtain the better results. Free range is $10,000-$25,000. Best of virtual consult with.

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