Do Plastic Surgeons perform Septoplasty?

Thank you for your question.  Most rhinoplasty surgeons will frequently perform septoplasty if for no other reason than they use cartilage from the septum for grafting purposes.  They are certainly less likely to perform isolated septoplasty to improve breathing than say an otolaryngologist, or facial plastic surgeon, but a routine septoplasty is not particularly challenging of an operation.  If you have a severe septal deviation or significant dorsal or caudal deviation, its probably prudent to see someone who performs complex or reconstructive nasal surgery, but this doesn't sound like your case.  All the best!

 A septoplasty is only performed to improve air flow dynamics through the nose, and it is not performed when there is only slight deviation. Medical necessity must be documented at the time of examination and consultation for billing a septoplasty to a medical insurance company. A rhinoplasty is considered cosmetic, must be paid for by the patient. A busy rhinoplasty surgeon will know how to perform a septoplasty, if needed. For more information and diagrams explaining the differences between a rhinoplasty and a septoplasty,  please see the video below