Will Septoplasty Correct Uneven Nostrils?

Question

I have a deviated septum which is pushing into my right nostril and makes it look uneven. My nose is normal, but the right nostril makes it look really crooked. Will a Septoplasty without Rhinoplasty put my nostril back to its place and make my nose look normal again

Richard J. Bruneteau, MD · Answer

In most cases, deviation of the nasal septum causes
obstruction of the nasal airway and curvature of the nose.Under these circumstances a septoplasty can
relieve airway obstruction, but a rhinoplasty is usually necessary to
straighten the nose.In your
case, the distal septum has curved to one side and appears to be protruding
into the nostril, distorting the nostril and creating asymmetry.Under
these circumstances, septoplasty can re-position the distal septum into a
midline position.In many cases this is
enough to correct nostril asymmetry.Unfortunately the cause of nostril asymmetry, is usually multifactorial
and other anatomic components may require treatment as well.This may require a rhinoplasty.If
you’re concerned about nostril asymmetry, consultation with a board certified
plastic surgeon is appropriate.This
surgeon should be able to formulate a treatment plan that addresses your
concerns.

Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Yes it can. If its the only cause. Remember caudal deflection of the septum are technically difficult so the success rate is less than you or the surgeon wants.

David W. Kim, MD · Answer

Traditional septoplasty corrects the internal parts of the septum that are blocking the nasal air passages. The bottom edge of the septum, which lies between the nostrils, is generally not altered in traditional septoplasty. So the nostril shape or crooked base of the nose would not change.

	However, this area of the septum can be repositioned or replaced during septo-rhinoplasty. The bottom of the septum (caudal margin) determines the shape and position of the columella, the skin between the nostrils. So with septo-rhinoplasty your nostril shape may be restored to a symmetrical orientation.

Andrew Jacono, MD · Answer

There are many causes of uneven nostrils including differences in the amount of nasal skin of the nostrils, differences in shape and size of the right and left paired nasal tip cartilages, and the shape of the caudal or lower part of the septum between the tip cartilages. If your problem is exclusively the septum, fixing this issue will make your nostrils more symmetric.

Behrooz Torkian, MD · Answer

A septum that is deviated in its most caudal portion can certainly affect the appearance of the boatrula by shifting the collumella. To corecy this, a septoplasty that addresses this area as well as the more internal portions of the septum would be required.
However, it is important to realize that not all of the problem is caused by the septum in some cases. For example, there may be asymmetry in parts of the lower lateral (tip) cartilages that are partially responsible for the extenal appearance of the nostrils.
To find out what would be necessary from a surgical standpoint, I recommend you get a consultation with a facial plastic surgeon who is experienced in functional and cosmetic nasal surgery.
Dr Torkian

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