Possible to Fix Stretched Septum?

It sounds like you have a deviated septum. This particular problem can be addressed by a surgeon who is familiar with septoplasty.
The portion of the septum that you are referring to sounds like the "caudal" portion of the septum, and significant deviations of this portion of the septum can be a little tricky to repair. My bigger concern is whether or not a surgical procedure is going to restart your urge to manipulate your nose.
I would be certain that you are not going to have the urge to manipulate your nose prior to undertaking any surgical procedure on your septum or the surgical procedure will ultimately fail.

It is very likely you the surgery required is a septoplasty. You would need to be examined of course to confirm. However not everyone with a crooked or deviated septum needs surgery. There are lots of people walking around blissfully unaware they too have a deviated septum! Septoplasty is only indicated if there are symptoms. So if you don't have difficulty breathing, your nose doesn't appear crooked or you don't suffer from nasal crusting or bleeding, the best course of action is in fact to do nothing.

It sounds like you have a deviated septum, and this should be able to be corrected in experienced hands. If you have been able to completely stop the tic that you feel created the problemto your septum to begin with, then you would be a candidate to have the septum repaired. If you still find yourself doing the tic from time to time, you may need to have this controlled first to minimize recurrance of the deviated septum.

Hello,
You would really need to be examined in person in order to determine what the best option would be for you. Fixing a crooked septum is possible by performing a septoplasty.
Thank you and best of luck.
Dr. Nassif

You really need to be examined and evaluated.  If your septum is deviated it can be addressed by a septoplasty.  It is difficult to say what needs to be done with a proper intranasal exam.
Good luck.

As the other doctors have suggested, your problem would best be treated with a septoplasty. Depending on the severity of the condition, different treatment plans will be recommended. Seek the advice of a specialist who can perform a detailed examination and discuss your options.

By pressing hard and repeatedly over time the nasal septum can be pushed to a side and causes it to become crooked. However, the important question is; does the nose look crooked and can you breathe? If the nose looks good and you can breathe fine, then you can stop worrying about your nasal septum
Regards

Hi Amy,
It sounds as if you have caused yourself to have a deviated septum. A rhinoplasty specialist (facial plastic surgeon, ENT, or general plastic surgeon experienced in nasal surgery) will be able to fix your nose.
Before having any corrective surgery, you should be sure that your "tic" causing you to push on your nose is gone forever. You should be closely followed by either a psychiatrist or neurologist to make certain that you have the best chance for long term success.
Good luck and be well.
Dr. P

What you seek is septoplasty for a deviated septum. Sometimes an extremely deviated septum can also translate to a crooked nose. Septoplasty is often covered by medical insurance. However, if you keep on pushing on your nose after surgery it will distort the result. Noses are weaker for at least 6 weeks following surgery.

 See an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon and you should be able to have a straight or near-straight nose again. Furthermore, your breathing should be better and this is usually covered by insurance.