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2 rhinoplasties & septum is still visibly deviated, could it be that they thought it wasn’t severe? (Photo)

Kind133720Oct 28, 2024
Hello, I hope that you are all doing fine. I had two rhinoplasties and my surgeons, for whatever reason, fixed everything perfectly except for my deviated septum. My bone sticks out from my right nostril and it looks visibly asymmetrical to the other one. I now have to get a Septoplasty but I just have to ask, could it be that they thought it wasn’t severe? Why didn’t they fix a visible deformity like my septal bone (or cartilage) sticking out? As a doctor, would you ignore it?

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Dr. Cenk Teker, MD
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Answered on Nov 4, 2024
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Gary M. Horndeski, MD

Your photograph is not helpful. I need a view from the floor looking upward and both side views to give you a more accurate answer. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.

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Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your situatuon, I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person. You need a detailed intranasal evaluation. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D...

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Andrew Miller, MD

From the photos, your tip does appear to be bulbous and this can be improved with a well performed rhinoplasty. The bones can possibly be reset to be straighter (a septoplasty doesn't change the position of the nasal bones). There's no guarantee the bones will be perfectly straight, but it's...

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