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Can having a deviated septum surgery change the shape of my nose?
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Sometimes it can: Though not common, sometimes the shape of the nose can change after septum surgery, (depending upon the extent of the septal surgery).
Answered 9/14/2015
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Septal surgery: Yes. the shape of the nose can change after septoplasty. Have your nose evaluated by a board certified otolaryngologist,
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