Is a plastic surgeon a good choice for fixing a deviated septum?

Choosing a qualified surgeon is the most important decision you can make when deciding to under go nasal surgery.  First and foremost, choose an surgeon who specializes in nasal surgery and who has experience correcting both functional problems (such as a deviated septum) and cosmetic problems. While... more

Often patients seeking a rhinoplasty complain about some breathing problems which are caused by deviated septum. An experienced board certified plastic surgeon should be able to examine your nose and evaluate the problems. During the consultation you should be explained what is causing the nasal airway... more

As a surgeon that has completed full residencies and holds current board certifications in both Plastic Surgery and ENT (American Board of Plastic Surgery and American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery), I can tell you that an accurate diagnosis is a vital step toward treating your symptoms. To... more

You should seek out a rhinoplasty surgeon who is well versed with this procedure. Many surgeons who perform many cosmetic rhinoplasty procedures should be comfortable evaluating and treating nasal obstruction. However, this is not always the case and a patient should feel comfortable asking their surgeon how... more

The most important issue is to determine the cause of the obstruction, which may not be structural in nature. There are many causes including allergies which may better be treated with medications rather than surgery. First, figure out the problem. This may take several specialists including an allergist, ENT... more

An ear, nose and throat doctor (otolaryngologist) is more qualified to fix a deviated septum. Deviated septum is a functional problem associated with breathing and is a procedure that is frequently done in most ear, nose, and throat doctors’ offices and surgery centers. Most facial plastic surgeons have... more

I believe that most well-trained plastic surgeons can diagnose and treat your functional nasal airway problem(s) .  The most important step is determining the cause of your functional problem(s) - residual septal deviation, enlarged turbinates, internal nasal valve collapse or external valve issues. Each... more

Anytime there is nasal obstruction, you should focus on the cause of nasal obstruction which can be from septal deviation as well as internal and external valve collapse, enlarged turbinates, septal perforation, and a host of other medical conditions which can cause nasal obstruction. Within the fields of... more

Every subspecialist has a particular practice emphasis.  Plastic surgeons are well trained in the functional, structural, and aesthetic elements of a septorhinoplasty. It is ideal to consult with a plastic surgeon to not only correct your functional airway obstruction but to also lend aesthetic harmony to... more

There are some great answers here.  I agree that both ENT (facial plastic surgeons) and plastic surgeons are well trained to handle this issue. However, what you should focus on is finding a surgeon that also has experience in redo rhinoplasties.  Trying to fix a problem a second time around can lead... more