A member asked:

Will fixing my deviated septum straighten my nose?

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Dr. Thomas Benda, jr answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

No: Straightening your nose would require a rhinoplasty. Fixing the deviated septum would help nasal congestion.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Deviated septum: A deviated septum can affect the appearance of the nose and cause a crooked nose, as well as nasal obstruction. Have your nose evaluated by a board certified otolaryngologist,

Answered 10/23/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Consult with an: Ear/nose/throat specialist or plastic surgeon about the shape of your nose.

Answered 3/26/2014

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Deviated septum: A deviated septum can affect the appearance of the nose and cause a crooked nose, as well as nasal obstruction. Have your nose evaluated by a board certified otolaryngologist,

Answered 11/7/2014

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