Bulge After Rhinoplasty a Deviated Septum?

Question

Could you please give me your opinion whether you think I have a deviated septum. Since my rhinoplasty surgery this bulge has appeared on the inside of one of my nostril. I broke my nose and during the rhinoplasty I had my nose straightened.

Richard W. Westreich, MD · Answer

You probably have a deviated septum that was not completely repaired. However, if they made your access incision for the septum on that side, it will be a little thick for the next few months.

	Incisions for closed rhinoplasty are also very similar to those made for septal surgery, so it is possible that fullness may occur at the base of the septum, even after a cosmetic rhinoplasty.

	It depends when your surgery was. If it was in the last 3-4 months, then I would wait and see if it settles down a bit. If not, then you may need a little shave revision to the bottom of your septum.

	Best of luck

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hi,

	It looks like there may be a bit of your caudal septum in the floor of your left nostril.  If it bothers you cosmetically or if you are having difficulty breathing because of it, you should speak with your rhinoplasty surgeon regarding possible revision.

	Good luck and be well.

	Dr. P

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

If you can feel it on the left and not on the right, it probably is. The photo is not straight on. See your surgeon and this is a minor procedure to remove this.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

It is difficult to say as this is not a straight "worm's eye" view. It appears that your septum is deflected into your left nasal vestibule but this is not an accurate diagnosis.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

The bulge you see is most likely the caudal end of the nasal septum that is sitting in the left airway. This can usually be resected if it is a problem.

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