Not sure whether to get a Septoplasty.

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Hello. I do have a some-what noticeable deviated septum. It does cause me breathing problems to the point where I can only breathe out of one nostril (rarely can I breathe out of both nostrils). However, I am refraining from doing such an operation in fear of a possible "botched" surgery. Should I be afraid of getting a septoplasty in fear of a possible "botched" nose, or should my fears be regarded as nonsense? Thank you!

William Portuese, MD · Answer

There are many issues on the inside of the nose that can cause breathing difficulties such as a deviated nasal septum, allergies, turbinate hypertrophy, valve collapse, vestibular stenosis and chronic sinusitis. Each one of these issues are treated differently with medications or surgery. A thorough internal examination of the nose is required to determine medical necessity and being a candidate for a septoplasty procedure.  A rhinoplasty procedure is performed to change the shape of the external portion of the nose. Both a septoplasty and a rhinoplasty can be performed together, if needed.The diagnosis of a deviated septum cannot be made by looking at the external portion of the nose. For more information about septoplasty, please see the link below

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