Nonsurgical Deviated Septum Correction?

There's no such thing as a nonsurgical deviated septum correction. There are many issues on the inside of the nose that can cause breathing difficulties. This must be sorted out at the time of the examination/ consultation. Once you have tried and failed medical management first, then consider surgical correction to improve airflow through the nose.

Hi there many thanks for your question. Non-surgical rhinoplasty can be used to improve the appearance of a deviated septum in some cases even though you are not directly fixing the underlying cause.This is very much dependant the individual though and you should consult an experienced practitioner who will be able to provide an honest opinion on whether this is possible with your nose. Hope this helps and best wishes, Dr Rupert

Unfortunately, there is no technique currently for straightening out a deviated septum without surgery. The septum is made up of bone and cartilage, with a layer of mucoperichondrium (the inner lining of the nose) on either side. Septoplasty involves lifting up this outer layer through incisions inside the nose and removing/reshaping deflected cartilage and bone. It is a procedure performed quite commonly by ENT surgeons as well as plastic surgeons. The procedure takes around an hour to complete and the recovery is fairly quick and straightforward.

The only situation in which filler injection may be useful is if the upper portion of the septum (along the bridge) is deviated to one side, in which case injecting filler on the concave side may cause the nose to appear less deviated. However, this is more or less a camouflaging technique and will not improve your breathing or the underlying problem of a deviated septum. 

Hope this answers your question!

Regards,

Umang Mehta, MD