I recently turned 20 and want to get septorhinoplasty done. I badly slammed my nose when I was young, resulting in an irritable dorsal hump and deviated septum. I've researched that closed rhinoplasty might apply to me, considering my hump is not deemed big and I do not want my tip touched at all (unless advised against). However, I am unsure whether the septoplasty aspect would still make it closed procedure. Any additional comments appreciated- I'd like to note that my nose looks bigger when smiling.
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A crooked nose almost always means the septum is crooked and needs to be straightened as part of the strategy to straighten the nose. For a nose to be straight, a strategy of straightening the nasal structures from the inside out is the best way to approach this problem. I would not shorten y...
A septoplasty is performed when there is cartilage and bone blocking air flow in the back of the nose. The procedure is billed to the patient's medical insurance, once medical necessity is documented. A rhinoplasty is performed for cosmetic purposes to remove the hump on the bridge,...
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.
