Will Septoplasty For a Deviated Septum Help the Symmetry of the Tip?

Question

i have a deviated septum on the left part of my nose and which makes my tip look different on both sides of my face on the right it does a hook and on the left it doesnt will septoplasty help this?

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACS · Answer

Septoplasty alone will not typically change the appearance of the tip, and rhinoplasty will be needed to symmetrize it.

David O. Volpi, MD · Answer

A septoplasty procedure is designed to improve the inner functioning of the nose and correct a deviated septum. Thus, the septoplasty procedure will not affect the outward shape or size of the nose. If you are concerned about the symmetry of your nasal tip, schedule a consultation with your doctor and discuss the rhinoplasty procedure.

Dara Liotta, MD, FACS · Answer

Generally, septoplasty is performed to improve the breathing, and does not change the external appearance of the nose. There are cases where the caudal septum, the end of the septum, is deviated and contributes to the asymmetric appearance of the nasal tip. In this case, septoplasty CAN make the tip a bit more symmetric, but the change is usually relatively minimal.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

There are a few patients who have had a traumatic injury to the to the distal part of the caudal septum and it has become twisted creating a visible deviation of the columella and the tip. A septoplasty is only performed for medical necessity for nasal obstruction and not just because it's crooked. A rhinoplasty is performed to straighten a crooked nose for cosmetic purposes

Will Septoplasty For a Deviated Septum Help the Symmetry of the Tip?

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