Nonsurgical Deviated Septum Correction?

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Can a deviated septum be fixed with non-surgical procedure?

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

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.

Matthew Richardson, MD · Answer

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,

Rupert Critchley, MD, MRCGP · Answer

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

Umang Mehta, MD · Answer

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

Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSC · Answer

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.

Nonsurgical Deviated Septum Correction?

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Answer: Straightening a deviated septum requires septoplasty

Answer: Straightening a deviated septum requires septoplasty

Answer: Injections don't work for septums.

Answer: Injections don't work for septums.

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Nonsurgical Deviated Septum Correction?

Answers (10)

Answer: Straightening a deviated septum requires septoplasty

Answer: Straightening a deviated septum requires septoplasty

Answer: Injections don't work for septums.

Answer: Injections don't work for septums.

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