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Can u fix a droopy nose with septoplasty?

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Not by itself: A septoplasty can be either a standalone procedure, or part of a greater procedure such as septorhinoplasty. In order to correct most cases of tip droop, the more aggressive procedure would need to be performed.

Answered 7/18/2017

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Not totally: A septoplasty is generally intended to alleviate symptoms such as nasal airway obstruction or deviation after a fracture. Correction of a droopy tip is part of a more cosmetic rhinoplasty procedure. Often the two are done together.

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Dr. Zahid Niazi answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Surgery

No: No, you will need a rhinoplasty to correct external nasal shape. A septoplasty is usually performed to correct the midline vertical separation between the two sides of the nose which can be twisted or misshapen. See your local plastic surgeon.

Answered 12/3/2014

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Dr. Anthony Sclafani answered

Specializes in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Not really: Sometimes the septum is treated during rhinoplasty, but a septoplasty is performed to improve breathing. Any work done on the septum to change the position of the tip would be part of a rhinoplasty.

Answered 1/28/2014

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Dr. Alexander Rivkin answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Not with Septoplasty: That procedure does not adress tip droopiness. You have to either have a traditional rhinoplasty or do non surgical rhinoplasty - lifting the tip with filler injection.

Answered 1/29/2014

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