Deviated Septum - will Septoplasty alone straighten my nose? (photo)

Looking at your photos it looks like you would benefit from
septorhinoplsaty to straighten your nose and smooth out the bumps. Septoplasty
alone does not change the bump.

Hi there. A standard septoplasty straightens the nasal septum, which is the cartilage and bony partition between your two nasal passages. This is performed through an incision in the lining of your nose. Typically, there is no change in the outside appearance of the nose, unless too much septum is removed and the nose loses structure. A septorhinoplasty involves straightening the nasal septum both inside your nose and at the top of your septum (dorsal septum). This dorsal septum is the part that makes up the bridge of your nose. From your photos, your dorsal septum (which is the middle part of your nose) is crooked, likely from previous trauma. Only a septorhinoplasty will straighten this area. This will likely improve your breathing more than a septoplasty alone. Any other changes to the outside appearance of your nose can be performed at the same time. Good luck. 

Thank you for your question. Septoplasty is a
surgical procedure which generally entails modification of the cartilage of the
nasal septum. It is undertaken to improve symptomatic nasal airway obstruction
when deviation or crookedness of the septum is judged to contribute to those
symptoms. In most cases, septoplasty will not change the outside shape of the
nose. If you find your nasal appearance to be unsatisfactory, you may be a
candidate for rhinoplasty. Rhinoplasty is undertaken to improve the shape
and/or size of the nose. For individualized advice, consult with a qualified
nasal surgeon about your concerns. Good luck to you.