If you have a deviated septum, will fixing it also improve a crooked appearance?

By Dr. Mark Hamilton

Question:
If you have a deviated septum, will fixing it also improve a crooked appearance?

Answer:
A septum is the Wall that runs down the center of your nose. Deviation of the septum can cause nasal airway obstruction, and that is why it is often approached surgically; this is called a septoplasty. The septum is also an important structure for the structure of the nose and its external appearance. Deviation of the superior and anterior septum can cause visible deformities of the nose. Severe deviation can make the nose look crooked. In these situations, a septoplasty can help to straighten the appearance of the nose. This is one of the few procedures in facial plastic surgery were insurance may provide coverage.