Will septoplasty correct the tip of my nose? (photo)

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Not too long ago my nasal tip was a lot sharper than it is now. I am considering undergoing septoplasty due to breathing difficulties but is curious to if the procedure will restore my nasal tip back to it's initial state. I may of been bumped in the face a few days back and I'm a little concerned about the droopiness this may of caused. Here are some before and after photos. Is my nasal tip just swollen or will septoplasty correct this? (I'm strictly asking about septoplasty.)

Paul S. Nassif, MD · Answer

Septoplasty will not change the appearance of the nasal tip. If a septorhinoplasty is performed (septoplasty in combination with rhinoplasty), then the tip can be addressed during the cosmetic portion of the surgery. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACS · Answer

Septoplasty performed alone will not have any effect on the appearance of your tip.  A rhinoplasty would have to be performed in combination to "restore" your tip to its initial state.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

A septoplasty is performed for medical necessity when cartilage and bone is blocking air flow through the back of the nose. A cosmetic tip plasty  would adjust tip cartilages and have nothing to do with the deviated septum. A septoplasty and a tip platy or 2 completely separate operations, but both can be performed at the same time under one anesthetic with one recovery period. For more information about both procedures, please see the link  below to our rhinoplasty photo  Gallery

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

If you are concerned about your tip, septal surgery usually does not impact the tip shape. It can impact tip elevation if part of the caudal septum is removed or it is suspended with sutures to the septum.

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