Does my cat scan show that I am a candidate for a deviated septum rhinoplasty/septoplasty? (Photos)

Determination of the need for septoplasty may not require a CT scan. People with deviated nasal septa usually complain of one-sided nasal obstruction, and diagnosis is made during an office visit. Your CT may show a bony septal spur on your left, but in my opinion, this may not be clinically significant since it is far back in your nose, and not near your nasal valves. Hope this helps. Dr Joseph

Great question!  You CAT scan does show some deviation of your septum but most many patients have deviated septum without problems.  There is no medical necessity to undergo surgery unless you are having breathing problems.  If you do have breathing problems, then fixing the deviated septum could help.  Therefore, seek a consultation with a few board certified plastic surgeons and go with the one you feel most comfortable with.Best of luck and hope this information helps!- Dr. Roger Tsai  @DrRoger TsaiBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Hello and thank you for your question. My best advice is that you discuss your concerns and aesthetic goals with a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in performing rhinoplasty. I would ask to see before and after pictures of their real patients. It's important that you trust your surgeon's skills and ability to achieve the results you are looking for. In particular, pay attention to your surgeon's experience with rhinoplasty. Best,
Pejman Aflaki, M.D.

Johns Hopkins-trained double board-certified plastic surgeon
and sharing your CT. You do have a deviated septum.