Nose Treatments

What is a septorhinoplasty?

A septorhinoplasty (or ‘nose job’) is an operation to improve the appearance of your nose (rhinoplasty) and to improve how you breathe through your nose (septoplasty).

It involves operating on the bones and cartilage that give your nose its shape and structure and making your septum straight. The septum is the cartilage and bone inside your nose that separates your nostrils.

What are the benefits of surgery?

Your nose should be the size and shape you want, and you should be able to breathe through both nostrils.

Most people who have a successful septorhinoplasty are more comfortable with their appearance.

Are there any alternatives to a septorhinoplasty?

If you have a blocked nose caused by a deviated septum, you may be able to have only a septoplasty.

A rhinoplasty is the only way to change the appearance of your nose. If you have a blocked nose because your nasal bones are crooked or damaged, a rhinoplasty (usually along with a septoplasty) is the only option to improve the way you breathe.