Deviated Septum, Should One Get it Fixed?

  Multiple nasal fractures usually result in a  twisted nose, and a deviated septum. Airflow  restriction and blockage is quite common after the multiple injuries. Surgery performed for medically related breathing issues it is submitted to insurance, and patient's have to pay their co-pays and  deductibles which apply. Any cosmetic improvement of the nose must be paid for by the patient themselves, and our price list is listed our website. A closed rhinoplasty approach can accomplish straightening the crooked nose. Cosmetic and functional nasal surgery can be performed together under one anesthesia. Please see the link below for our photo gallery and more information on functional nasal surgery

It's totally up to you on whether you should have your crooked septum repaired. If the blocked airflow is bothersome for you then septoplasty surgery is certainly something you could consider doing.

The surgery is normally covered by insurance, if you have insurance. Your surgeon's office should be able to give you an idea of your cost for surgery based on your specific plan.

You can learn more about septoplasty surgery at my web reference link below.

        If the deviated septum is contributing to a breathing problem and you want to improve your breathing, fixing the septum may be indicated.  Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of rhinoplasties and rhinoplasty revisions each year.  Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA