Nose · Sinsa, Gangnam · Seoul

Deviated Nose Correction in Seoul

For a crooked bridge, a tip that leans to one side, or a blocked nostril after an injury. Dr. Lee Yoo-jung straightens the septum and the outer framework together, so the nose looks centred and breathes freely.

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Straight, centred nose after deviated nose correction at UE Plastic Surgery, Seoul
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7 days until splint removal
7–10 days recommended stay in Seoul
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The short answer

Deviated nose correction, sometimes called septorhinoplasty, straightens a crooked nose by correcting the bent septum inside and the bones and cartilages outside. The surgeon repositions or reinforces the septum, breaks and resets deviated nasal bones, and uses spreader or camouflage grafts where needed. It often improves breathing as well as appearance, though some residual asymmetry is common in severely twisted noses.

Dr. Lee Yoo-jung, board-certified plastic surgeon
Medically reviewed by Dr. Lee Yoo-jung , board-certified plastic surgeon · M.D., Ajou University · former director, Banobagi
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i.

What causes a deviated nose and how is it fixed?

A nose can be crooked in three places: the upper bony third, the middle cartilage vault or the tip. Most deviations come from an old injury or uneven growth, and almost all involve a bent septum. Because the septum supports the outer nose, straightening only the outside rarely lasts.

Correction therefore combines internal septal work with external reshaping — a septorhinoplasty. When the septum is badly damaged, the approach overlaps with structural rhinoplasty; a crooked nose with a bump may also need hump reduction.

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Who needs deviated nose surgery?

  • A bridge that curves or leans visible on front view or in photos.
  • A tip pointing to one side or uneven nostrils.
  • One-sided blockage snoring or mouth-breathing.
  • A nose broken in the past with bones fully healed (usually 6+ months).
  • Persistent crookedness after an earlier rhinoplasty.

If the deviation followed a previous operation, the plan is closer to revision rhinoplasty.

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Septoplasty, septorhinoplasty or camouflage?

Septoplasty only Septorhinoplasty Filler camouflage
Fixes breathing Yes Yes No
Straightens outer nose Little or none Yes Disguises mild cases
Best for Internal deviation only Visibly crooked nose Very slight asymmetry
Downtime 3–7 days 7–14 days 1–2 days
Longevity Permanent Permanent Months
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How is a crooked nose straightened?

01 Diagnosis Dr. Lee examines the inside of the nose and, where useful, reviews a CT to locate every bend.
02 Septal correction The bent portion is straightened, repositioned on the midline or reinforced with cartilage.
03 Reset the bones Controlled osteotomies move deviated nasal bones back to the centre.
04 Balance the vault Spreader or onlay grafts even out the middle third and stabilise the result.
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Before & after

Illustration of a nasal profile corrected to a straighter bridge line (before)Illustration of a nasal profile corrected to a straighter bridge line (after) Before After
Illustration of the planned change — not a patient photograph. Individual results vary.

Ask us on WhatsApp to see comparable nose cases privately; other work is in the before & after gallery.

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What is recovery like?

Day 1–3 Congestion, swelling and bruising; internal splints may be in place.
Day 7 External splint and any internal splints removed; breathing improves noticeably.
Week 2–4 Back to work; avoid contact sports and blowing hard.
Month 6–12 Final straightness and definition as swelling clears.

“A crooked nose has a memory. I correct the septum first, because that is what pulls it back if it is left alone.”

Dr. Lee Yoo-jung · Chief Director
vii.

What are the risks and limits?

Severely twisted noses may keep a slight asymmetry, and cartilage can drift slightly as it heals. Other risks include bleeding, septal perforation, numbness of the front teeth or tip for a few weeks, and the occasional need for a minor revision. Faces themselves are rarely perfectly symmetrical, and we plan with that in mind.

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Frequently asked questions

Will my breathing improve?

In most patients with a deviated septum, yes — the airway is usually noticeably clearer once swelling settles.

Will my nose be perfectly straight?

It will be much straighter, but a very twisted nose can keep a slight asymmetry that cartilage memory causes.

How soon after a break can I have surgery?

Usually once the bones have healed, typically six months or more after the injury.

Is there an external scar?

Mild cases can be done closed; when the open approach is used, the columella scar is small and fades well.

Can it be combined with tip or hump work?

Yes, cosmetic changes are commonly made in the same operation.

Who performs the surgery?

Dr. Lee Yoo-jung personally handles your consultation, operation and aftercare.

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Related procedures.

i. Structural Rhinoplasty Rebuilding a weak framework. ii. Dorsal Hump Removal Smoothing a bump on the bridge. iii. Revision Rhinoplasty Crookedness after earlier surgery. iv. Saddle Nose Correction A collapsed bridge after injury. v. Closed Rhinoplasty No visible external scar. vi. Rhinoplasty Our full rhinoplasty guide.

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Send a straight-on front photo, a view from below and a note on any breathing problems via WhatsApp, and Dr. Lee will explain what is pulling your nose off-centre.

WhatsApp us → +82 2 516 6160
Address
16F, 616 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul · Sinsa Station Exit 6
Hours
Mon–Fri 10:00–19:00 · Sat 09:30–15:30
Surgeon
Dr. Lee Yoo-jung, board-certified plastic surgeon

This page is for general information and does not replace an in-person medical consultation. Results and recovery differ between individuals.