Is the hump on my nose part of my breathing problem? (photo)

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.

Thank you for your question. In my practice I have had the unfortunate experience of caring for patients that have had their turbinates removed by other doctors. These have been very miserable patients. There is little that can be done once empty nose syndrome has occurred. I think there is a...

While each surgeon has his or her own preferences regarding post-operative instructions, I tell patients that they can resume their normal activities (weight lifting, cardio, swimming, etc.) two weeks after surgery. Note, however, that this is for patients who have undergone ONLY septoplasty...

While there are different types of nasal splints, for the most part, the splints are thin plastic, or silicone, and are held in by a stitch through the nasal septum. To remove the splints, the stitch is cut, removed, and the splints are then pulled out one by one (you will have one on the right...

A septoplasty procedure is performed through the nostrils operating upon the cartilage and bone in the back of the nose and will have no improvement for a crooked nose. A rhinoplasty needs to be performed to straighten a crooked nose which involves osteotomies and spreader grafts placed on the...

Depending on your insurance company, they will likely cover some or all of any functional portion of your surgery. I would recommend a consult with a board certified rhinoplasty specialist. They will be able to evaluate your nose in person and provide you with advice. I hope this helps, and I...