Do I have a deviated septum? (Photo)

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I got a rhinoplasty and at the dentist today my he pointed out how my septum is deviated....And I had surgery to fix it. Now I'm feeling I need to talk to my rhinoplasty surgeon.. and see if she didn't fix it or it just re-bent?

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Based on your facial x-ray that you posted, your nasal septum is slightly curved to your left, however, this is not severe and likely not an issue in so far as you're breathing. The X-ray appears to show enlargement of your inferior turbinates on both sides. This is more likely to cause breathing issues Compared to your nasal septum. Consider a trial of over the counter Flonase. I hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Are you having breathing problems? If you are, then it could be related to your septum. The septum has about half the Ledgenest and skeletal component. I septoplasty generally treats, the Cartlidge part of the septum and often correct, except a deviation. It’s only partial. Official x-ray isn’t going to show Cartlidge very well, but shows the bony structure which is not typically addressed when doing a septoplasty.
If you’re not symptomatic, then I see no reason why you need to assess the outcome of your septoplasty. You’re certainly free to follow up with your plastic surgeon.
I don’t think a dentist is the correct person to assess the outcome of your rhinoplasty septoplasty surgery
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Mats Hagstrom, MD

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