Do I need septoplasty? I always got nose bleeds from a young age, now 18. It would cause an inconvenience anywhere I go (Photo)

An in office examination with an ENT physician should determine whether or not you would benefit from a septoplasty.  There are other structural abnormalities that can occur within the nose leading to difficulty breathing or a persistent runny nose.  The ENT should be able to determine what other medical or surgical treatments would benefit you.  

 A surgical Septoplasty is only performed when there is poor airflow in the back of the nose. A thorough internal examination than is required to make a  determination about what is causing the obstruction. Medical necessity  and preauthorization must be documented in order to bill your medical insurance. A septoplasty will not help with chronic nose drip or nosebleeds. Those issues are treated with medical management in the office setting.

A septoplasty can certainly help reduce nose bleeds. I recommend you see a board-certified facial plastic surgeon for a consultation to determine if it can help you. Dr. Ardeshirpour

Dear gweert, An in office intra-nasal examination will determine your candidacy for septoplasty surgery. Septoplasty surgery would help correct your breathing if you have a deviated septum however this procedure will not necessarily address nasal bleeding and chronic dripping. Seek some consultations with experts in the field and after a proper diagnosis then you will be fully informed of your options. See examples in the link and video below. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.