Bone spur. Does my septum need to be corrected? (Photo)

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On the inside right side of my nose I feel a sharp like bony ball near the base and the wall of the right nose is also somewhat bony. The left side feels completely fine. Went to get other opinions and surgeons said septum is too much to the right and as a result you are actually feeling the septum and it needs to be corrected. My nose is straight though? Can someone please give some input?

William Portuese, MD · Answer

A rhinoplasty procedure is only performed for what patients can see, not because you can feel a bump. The rhinoplasty procedure can accomplish straightening the bridge line, narrowing the tip, and shaving down a dorsal hump. For many examples and more information, please see link and the video below

Fred J. Bressler, MD, FACS · Answer

Your nose can be perfectly straight on the outside, but on professional examination of the interior nose by a physician, you could have a deviated nasal septum. This is a common and treatable condition. The septal cartilage normally sits on a bony structure called the maxillary crest. If your septum is deviated, this maxillary crest may be what you are feeling. Bone spurs are typically located further back into your nose, so it is unlikely that you are touching a spur. Sometimes nasal injuries can cause abnormal bony growth of the septal structures too. Nevertheless, please leave your nasal examination to experienced professionals and stop placing your fingers inside of your nose. You may accidentally cause bigger problems by probing and touching the inside surfaces. This could lead to bleeding, infection, hematoma, nasal septal perforation or worse. I would recommend getting another opinion from a reputable, experienced Facial Plastic Surgeon or ENT. Sometimes nasal endoscopy or CT scans can help in your evaluation. Hope this reply helps.

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