Yes to both of your questions.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

A rhinoplasty helps correct the shape of the nose, whereas a septoplasty helps correct a deviate septum. I do combine these as necessary for my patients.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Nose reshaping, or rhinoplasty, is the surgical reshaping of the nose in order to make it proportional to the rest of the face, or to repair the nose after it has been injured. Rhinoplasty can address both the outer appearance of the nose and the inner air passages, so the procedure can be cosmetic, functional, or both.

Am I a candidate for nose reshaping (rhinoplasty)?

You may be a good candidate for rhinoplasty if:

* you feel your nose is too big or disproportional to the rest of your face
* your nose is too wide when viewed from the front
* your nose is crooked or off-center, or asymmetrical
* your nose has a bump or bulge
* the tip of your nose is too large
* your nose is too up-turned or down-turned, too long, pointy, or flat
* you have flared or wide nostrils

Nose surgery can also address functional problems such as difficulty breathing through the nose, which can usually be treated at the same time as the outer appearance of the nose. Our doctors can tell you if your nasal breathing problems can be alleviated through rhinoplasty at time of consultation.

Nasal deformities can be present from birth, the result of an injury, or they may develop with aging. Traumatic injuries (broken nose) or changes from previous surgeries may result in significant acquired deformity.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Thank you for asking. Septoplasty may be completely separate from rhinoplasty. Some patients may have both done at the same time, which may be preferable as the cartilage treated could be useful for cosmetic or reconstructive rhinoplasty work.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

A rhinoplasty may or may not include surgery of the nasal septum, depending on the need to either improve the airway, decrease the height of the nasal dorsum, or to straighten the nose. It isn't always performed because it isn't always indicated (or allowed by the patient). But when performed properly, septoplasty can have a very pleasing affect on the airway, height of the hump or dorsum, or alignment of the nose.

Published on Jul 11, 2012