Why is the Bent Septal Cartilage Sometimes Removed, Sometime Reshaped in Septoplasty?

Dear AndieVegas, Contacting your surgeon is definitely your first step I agree with the previous doctor that getting a crooked nose to become perfectly straight is very difficult because of the memory of the skin and cartilage Non surgical fillers and treatments can be used...

 There are multiple techniques that can be employed during a Septoplasty from scoring to cartilage/bone removal.  All of these will affect the healing process differently and as such you should discuss this with your Rhinoplasty Surgeon.  

A septoplasty will not change the shape of the nose since it is done on the internal portion of the nose. The basal view of the nose will be improved if there is acaudal deviation this will be improved. This is usually due to a septal fracture. A septoplasty is performed to improve airflow...

The first step in determining why you're having trouble breathing through your nose is to have a specialist (otolaryngologist or facial plastic surgeon) exam you. This is an invaluble step in finding out what could be causing your symptoms and what treatments may help. Unfortunately, the MRI...

There is no such thing as cosmetic septoplasty.  A septoplasty is performed for breathing issues and is billed to a patients medical insurance out of medical necessity. The breathing difficulty must be documented on the physical examination which is submitted to the insurance company for...

It can take many months for all of the swelling to resolve inside the nose after a septoplasty and turbinate reduction. Any ongoing allergic rhinitis or sinusitis symptoms may contribute, and sometimes nasal steroid sprays can be helpful. If there is persistent crusting or dryness after surgery,...