A 35-year-old member asked:
Does a septoplasty only straighten a deviated septum or does it also straighten a crooked/hooked nose?
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Dr. Gregory Vipondanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
Possibly: While the septum is the structure inside the nose that divides the nostrils, it may also contribute to the external shape of the nose. A severely twisted septum, especially near the tip of the nose, can lead to a twisted nose. Improving the septal deviation may improve the straightness of the nose. However, fixing the septum will not improve a hump along the bridge of the nose.
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Dr. Anthony Sclafanianswered
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Depends: A standard septoplasty is performed to improve nasal breathing. It is true that the top part of the septum contributes to the nasal bridge; however, the maneuvers required to correct a crooked nose involve rhinoplasty techniques.
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Dr. Suzanne Gallianswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 26 years experience
Septoplasty: A septoplasty is performed to straighten the septum and is often a part of a rhinoplasty to
fix a crooked nose. The septum must be address if it contributes to the curved nose. Have your nose evaluated by a board certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon.
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Dr. David Sherrisanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 35 years experience
Yes: septoplasty straightens the inside of the nose while rhinoplasty fixes the outside of the nose. The procedures are commonly done together.
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Dr. Louis Galliaanswered
Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial 47 years experience
Both: The septoplasty can be done alone to correct breathing problems. It can be combined with a rhinoplasty (septorhinoplasty) to correct a crooked nose that also has a deviated septum
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Will fixing my deviated septum straighten my nose?
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Dr. Thomas Benda, jranswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 36 years experience
No: Straightening your nose would require a rhinoplasty. Fixing the deviated septum would help nasal congestion.
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