Does a septum deviation of 2-3 mm require surgery?

The amount of deviation of the septum alone does not usually determine if you require surgery or not.  The need for surgery is determined by a combination of the amount of deviation along with your symptoms.  Septal deviation along with symptoms like nasal congestion, runny nose, bleeding, or pain should be considered together.  Some patients with 2-3 mm of deviation may have many symptoms. Other patients with the same amount of deviation may have no symptoms.  The main goal of septum surgery is to improve your symptoms. I recommend discussing all of your symptoms as well as your deviation with your doctor.  That will best determine whether surgery is a good option for you.

The patients symptoms must be considered,  patients comfort breathing must be considered, patients happiness with the appearance of the nose must be considered.   If all or most is a go the septum can be repaired.   My Best,   Dr Commons