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Is a deviated septum a good reason for a nose job?

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Depends: If the deivated septum is causing airway issues, surgical correction is a good option. At the time of the deviated septum surgery, a nose job could also be performed. However, these are different surgeries and one does not preclude or include the other. I recommend seeing a board certified plastic surgeon who could help you determine the best course of treatment for you.

Answered 8/16/2013

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Dr. Robert Alexander answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Sometimes: Rhinoplasty and airway reconstruction (for deviated septum) are often combined but must account for both "form-shape" & "function" (meaning ability to effectively breathe through the nasal airways). Fixing one without the other is not usually advised. In some cases, alteration of the airway intakes (nostrils and angle of nose-lip may need adjusting at the time of internal nasal airway surgery.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Todd Sisto answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

It's a good reason : For a septoplasy- the only available treatment. This can be at the same time as a rhinoplasty and the discard cartilage used as important graft material.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Francisco Agullo answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Septoplasty: A deviated septum, if it is causing obstruction, can be repaired with a septoplasty without changing your nose's shape. If you want to change your nose's appearance, that is a good reason for a nose job.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Yes: Yes, this is a good reason for a nose job. However, a deviated septum can be repaired without a change in the appearance, .

Answered 9/28/2016

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Yes : If both the nose and septum are bent then only fixing both will correct your functional problems.

Answered 7/20/2012

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

Answered 11/3/2014

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