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Will a septoplasty straighten my nose? (Photos)

Anon141996Jan 26, 2018
Sixth months ago I had a septorhinoplasty to straighten my septum and reduce my nasal hump. No tip work was performed. However, I think my septum has moved back and as a result my nose looks quite crooked. I think if the tip were less deviated it would look more symmetrical? Also I think the caudal septum is poking through on my right nostril and pushes my nose in that direction when I smile. Would a second septoplasty correct the issue? My septum is just like it was pre op now.

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Dr. Jay Calvert, MD, FACS
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Answered on Jan 28, 2018
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