It is possible for a corrected septum to move after surgery, but it depends on how the septoplasty was done and what part of your septum was deviated. In most cases, the cartilage and bone of the septum inside your nose is considered "extra" and is physically removed in surgery. In that case,...
If you have an acceptable functional result, I would advise no additional surgery till at least 1 year post op. It may be possible to do a limited revision to shave down the widened area without compromising the nasal valve repair, or camoflaging it with a narrower onlay cartilage graft. I...
Hi bonfunkjc1. Thanks for your question. A septoplasty involves removing the deviated septal cartilage on the inside of your nose only. Any deviations in the nasal bridge or any nasal valve collapse can only be repaired by a septorhinoplasty. Good luck. Best, Dr H