What is a deviated septum and rhinoplasty?

Nasal reshaping: Rhinoplasty is the operation which is used to correct the shape of the nose. This can be done for cosmetic or functional reasons. There are a variety of different approaches and techniques. This is often done as an outpatient under general anesthesia. Septoplasty is the operation to straighten the septum, which is the divides the nose right from left side. It is often combined w rhinoplasty.

Surgery to the nose: A deviated septum is when the central "strut" separating the nostrils is bent. Depending on the degree of deviation, you may see nasal asymmetry, have breathing issues, recurrent sinus infections, or sleep apnea. Rhinoplasty is a term that describes surgery to the nose. It can include correction of the septum but doesn't have to.

Septorhinoplasty: Septo rhinoplasty fixes both a bent inside of nose and cosmetic issues on the outside of the nose. The procedure is sometimes covered by insurance. See a rhinoplasty surgeon.

Rhinoplasty: Dear boriquaoloeii, the septum is the wall that divides the 2 sides of the nose. A deviation causes breathing problems on one side. A rhinoplasty is a surgery that changes the shape of the nose. Frequently, fixing the septum and nose are done together because we use the materials for grafting. Best regards, nima shemirani.

Rhinoplasty: A septoplasty is performed to treat a deviated septum and bring it back to the midline. A rhinoplasty requires additional procedures to improve the form and function of he nose. Be sure to have your nose evaluated by a board certified facial plastic surgeon.