Is my nasal septum suppose to move yes or no?

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My sister hit me in the nose and it starting bleed really bad and now my Septem moves left to right and hurts :(

Anthony Corrado, DO · Answer

The nasal septum is a solid structure that should not move.  It is possible that the trauma you experienced caused a dislocation of the septum from its normal position on the maxillary bone.  It is also possible the septum is fractured.  I suggest you followup with a board certified facial plastic surgeon for evaluation, and to rule out injury to your septum.  Good Luck

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Your nose should be stable, and I would recommend an exam by a rhinoplasty surgeon.Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds  
of rhinoplasties and rhinoplasty revisions each year.  Then look at the 
 plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a   
sense of who can deliver the results. 	Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

George C. Peck, Jr, MD · Answer

No, the septum should not move. It may bend a bit but it doesn't move. The cartilage sits in a bony groove and is relatively solid and stable in place. Consult a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with rhinoplasty experience.Best wishes

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

Schedule an appointment with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for an exam to discuss the treatment needed to repair your nose.  Your nose is not suppose to move.

Is my nasal septum suppose to move yes or no?

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