Is there a device that can straighten out a deviated septum without surgery?

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Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

There is no non surgical method of correcting the nasal septum. The cartilage in the front half of the septum can be pushed into a certain position temporarily but it has memory and comes back to the crooked form. The bony half in the back is hard like a bone and can only be removed surgically. RegardsDr. J

Eric T. Waterman, MD, FACS · Answer

No, there is no device like this. Splints are used after surgery to hold tissues in place initially during recovery, but there is not any device that would be used in stead of surgery to modify the septum in a permanent and safe way.

Rachel A. Ruotolo, MD, FACS · Answer

Unfortunately, the only way to successfully and reliably straighten a deviated septum is with surgical intervention.Make sure to seek consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to examine and make recommendations. Good luck!

William Portuese, MD · Answer

No, to straighten A deviated septum requires surgical intervention to remove twisted bone and cartilage that is blocking airflow in the back of the nose.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

The only way to straighten out a deviated septum is with surgery.  Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon for an in person evaluation.

Is there a device that can straighten out a deviated septum without surgery?

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