Do I have a deviated septum? Would septoplasty help my breathing? (Photos)

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I had a MRI and I am wondering if I have a deviated septum and if so would septoplasty help my breathing

Lexie Wang, MD · Answer

This is one of the least deviated septums I've ever seen, in the sense that usually everyone has a deviated septum but it might not necessarily be symptomatic. What' smost telling on these scans is that you seem to have huuuge inferior turbinates - I think that is more likley the cause of your issues breathing.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. I always advise having an in person intranasal evaluation in order to determine if you need septoplasty rather than just imaging alone which can be misleading.   I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Your septum is deviated and you would benefit from a septoplasty.  Also, your turbinates need to be evaluated.  You need a physical examination to see the actual cause/s of nasal obstruction is and determine a treatment plan.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

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