Nasal Septum Deviation (Septoplasty) | What You Need To Know About Septoplasty

Difference between rhinoplasty and septoplasty

Septoplasty and rhinoplasty are surgical procedures that manage multiple nose issues. Septoplasty surgery treat the deviated nasal septum, while rhinoplasty focus more on the external structure of the nose for better shape and good aesthetic look.

In surgical wards septoplasty is performed as part of rhinoplasty surgery. To achieve the best results in reshaping patient nose, a septoplasty surgery is performed first to help realigning the internal nasal structure, even if the patient does not complain of any structural abnormalities, then a rhinoplasty surgery follows to reach the optimum results for the patient.