Nonsurgical Deviated Septum Correction?

If your nsasl septum is very deviated to the point that you can't breathe through one side of your nose, you should consult a board-certified ENT specialist. You could be prescribed topical steroid sprays, or topical antihistamine sprays.
You could also try over-the-counter Breathe Right Strips at bedtime for relief.
Surgery may be necessary since there is no "Non-Surgical Septoplasty" procedure available.
I hope this helps, and best regards.

A deviated septum cannot generally be corrected without surgery. In some cases, nasal obstruction is not due to a deviated septum, and could be due to other causes. A non-surgical nose job is generally designed to improve only the appearance of the nose, not the nasal airway. 
Be sure to see a nasal expert such as a facial plastic surgeon in order to evaluate the nose for any nasal obstruction problems or nasal cosmetic changes.
All the best,

Hi there many thanks for your question. Non-surgical rhinoplasty can be used to improve the appearance of a deviated septum in some cases even though you are not directly fixing the underlying cause.This is very much dependant the individual though and you should consult an experienced practitioner who will be able to provide an honest opinion on whether this is possible with your nose. Hope this helps and best wishes, Dr Rupert

Unfortunately, there is no technique currently for straightening out a deviated septum without surgery. The septum is made up of bone and cartilage, with a layer of mucoperichondrium (the inner lining of the nose) on either side. Septoplasty involves lifting up this outer layer through incisions inside the nose and removing/reshaping deflected cartilage and bone. It is a procedure performed quite commonly by ENT surgeons as well as plastic surgeons. The procedure takes around an hour to complete and the recovery is fairly quick and straightforward.

The only situation in which filler injection may be useful is if the upper portion of the septum (along the bridge) is deviated to one side, in which case injecting filler on the concave side may cause the nose to appear less deviated. However, this is more or less a camouflaging technique and will not improve your breathing or the underlying problem of a deviated septum. 

Hope this answers your question!

Regards,

Umang Mehta, MD

Its unfortunate but currently true that there isn't a non-surgical means to repair deviated septum at present. Will this change in the future? There would have to be an  injectable liquid that temporarily soften cartilage to allow surgeons to straight it, hold it in the new mid line position until it became rigid again. There's nothing like that currently available.

There was some interesting research published about seven years ago on using Holmium:YAG lasers to specifically warp septal cartilage to correct deviations. To the best of my knowledge, this never really went anywhere. Consider, too, that most deviated septums also have a bony component: a spur, a maxillary crest deformity, etc. which cannot be addressed by laser heating.
So the short answer is that surgery is really the best way to correct a septal deviation.
--DCP

P.S. The paper was entitled "Laser Septochondrocorrection" by Ovchinnikov et al. and was published in Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. 2002; 4: 180-185.

Unfortunately there is no filler, device or technology that can improve your septum or nasal shape like a properly performed septoplasty or rhinoplasty. See an expert.

Unfortunately, a deviated septum can only be corrected through surgery. This can be done through an open approach, where an incision is made on the outside of the nose, or closed where the incisions are all on the inside.  The deviated portion of the septum, which is made of cartilage, most often needs to be removed. 
If you are having problems breathing or note that it is seasonal, anti-histamines may help or steroid sprays. 
I would recommend consultation with a facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon to further discuss your options. Hope this is helpful.

There's no such thing as a nonsurgical deviated septum correction. There are many issues on the inside of the nose that can cause breathing difficulties. This must be sorted out at the time of the examination/ consultation. Once you have tried and failed medical management first, then consider surgical correction to improve airflow through the nose.

Deciding whether you are or are not a candidate for a
non-surgical nose job really depends on your goals. The best candidates for a
non-surgical nose job are typically the following types of patients: 1) Those
who want the bridge of their nose raised or who want a hump hidden to achieve a
more feminine profile 2) Patients with a nose that deviates to one side or the
other. Filler can help make it look more straight 3) Patients with features in
the tip that appear too harsh or pointy and need softening. Fillers can help
create a much smoother and balanced appearance. What non-surgical nose jobs
can't do are help patients narrow their nose, make it project (stick out) less,
or help with breathing or in this case a deviated septum. For these issues a surgical rhinoplasty is required.
It is very
important to know that a non-surgical rhinoplasty is a VERY advanced and
technically challenging procedure to do safely. Too much filler in any given
area can cause issues with blood supply to the skin on the nose so it is
essential that you have a physician who is comfortable in rhinoplasty perform
the procedure. There must be an utmost respect for the anatomy and blood supply
of the nose. In experienced hands it can be done safely and beautifully with
results that enhance the appearance of the nose and really help patients feel
more confident.
Depending on the
filler used, the results typically last between 1 and 2 years. The procedure is
performed after topical numbing creme is applied and should be performed in a
meticulous fashion. This means that the procedure typically takes about 45
minutes.
I hope that helps!
Jeffrey Watson, MDHarvard Trained/Board CertifiedRhinoplasty SpecialistFacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon