Can Septoplasty Fix This? (photo)

Nasal obstructions such as valve collapse and vestibular stenosis have to do with a short narrow angle between the upper lateral cartilage and the septum, which can be addressed through spreader grafts. A deviated septum can make breathing difficult out of one or both sides of the nose, depending upon how deviated it is. This is typically caused by trauma. When the turbinates are enlarged, this is considered turbinate hypertrophy and can also lead to nasal obstruction... more

Looking at your photos, it is difficult to provide you with advice for your individual condition. Sometimes, a deviated septum can lead to a deviated nose, and this would be evident from a frontal view. In general, a septoplasty will fix a deviated septum. In most cases, we are unable to get the septum 100% straight. But it is possible to make great improvements to your septum and improve your breathing, which will greatly enhance your quality of life. I would recommend a consultation with... more

The common misconception is that getting a deviated seputm fixed will change the outside of the nose. The septum is the dividing wall in the middle of the nose. When it's crooked, it's deviated. Fixing breathing alone usually can be accomplished by removing or moving some of the crooked parts; which will not change the outside or even cause black and blue eyes. Often when people are diagnosed with deviated septums, they also consider cosmetic changes to their noses at the same time but... more