Can a rhinoplasty cause a deviated septum?

March 17, 2019
Asked By:kuma425 in Seattle, WA

I had a closed rhinoplasty to remove a dorsal hump 4 months ago. Now I am able to feel a high deviation in my nose. The septum veers to the right side. If I apply pressure to the septum it straightens out but only to move back shortly after. Half of an inverted V is also revealing itself on the outside of the nose on the right side around the same area. Can a rhinoplasty cause a deviated septum? And is it related to the inverted V? Can these be solved simultaneously?

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March 18, 2019

Answer: Improbable that your high septal deviation is caused by the surgery

March 18, 2019

Answer: Improbable that your high septal deviation is caused by the surgery

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