Approved for deviated septum surgery. Will that change my noses appearance? Very unhappy with my nose side and shape. (photo)

Hi there, Good question. I often get this question: would straightening the septum straighten the nose?It depends on the case, but most of the time if the external structure of the nose is crooked a septoplasty by itself will NOT straighten the nose by.Why? The septum is attached in the top of the nose to other cartilages that give the nose its shape. When a septoplasty is done by itself, the top part of the septum is left intact and only the middle portion of the septum is removed. In a septoplasty the top and front part of the septum is left intact to prevent nose collapse.A full septorhinoplasty is needed to straighten a deviated top part of the septum. Often osteotomies and cartilages grafts are necessary to straighten the bridge of the nose. If you want to reshape your nose and make it smaller and straighter, consider doing a septorhinoplasty and seeking a consultation with a surgeon that does these procedures.Hope this helps!

Surgery to correct a deviated septum will not change the shape of your nose. If you desire cosmetic changes, those will not be covered by insurance but can be done at the same time. I would recommend discussing your thoughts with your surgeon and see if they also perform rhinoplasty. If so, the combined procedure is usually a bit cheaper if insurance is picking up part of the surgery center and anesthesia fees. Best of luck