They Have Misaligned the Septum of my Nose with the Entire Rest of my Body, Is this Normal?

asked 4 months ago by GGGFFFG in USA
Latest answer by Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Question viewed 197 times
Tags: asymmetry, side effects

I have a weird problem.. The septum of my nose has been misaligned completely with the rest of my body during Rhinoplasty, making me feel off balance and causing a bunch of really weird problems... the doctors dont understand what i am saying...has anyone heard of such a thing?

6 answers to They Have Misaligned the Septum of my Nose with the Entire Rest of my Body, Is this Normal?

Asymmetry of Septum and Body

Nobody has a perfectly symmetrical septum and body. Please have an examination by another surgeon or submit pictures because I honestly don't understand what your describing.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Concern about septal misalignment with body and other symptoms

What you are expressing and concerned about can't really be answered with any accuracy in a forum like this. This is further compounded by a lack of photos and specificity of the issues and information. You may want to talk with one or more rhinoplasty surgeons - at least as a starting point.

Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

Septal repair

I do not understand your issue. Please provide a photograph. It is often difficult to understand exactly what a patient is attempting to communicate in non medical terms with out either a photograph or examination.

Jay M. Pensler, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.plasticsurg.org

Deviated Septum Following Prior Surgery

I would agree that what you are describing is weird. There is no one out there that has a truly straight septum. Everyone, including those who have had successful nose surgery, has a slightly crooked, asymmetric septum. Whether or not it contributes to trouble breathing through the nose is the main issue. With regard to you correlating a septal deviation with systemic symptoms, like imbalance - I would suggest you try and find a more plausible explanation. The septum being causative in terms... more

John M. Hilinski, MD
San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drhilinski.com

Misaligned septum

Nothing about a nasal septum alignment has any affect on your body other than looks or airway issues. There has never been anyone with a perfectly straight septum with or without injury. As to your specific issues, without an exam there is no way to know what is going on.