Can Septo-rhinoplasty improve voice?

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When I was 10 years old I was playing around with a rake and accidentally stepped on it and the handle went swinging up right onto my nose. Everything went black for a few seconds and then my nose started gushing blood. Will that have caused any damage to my nose? My voice is quite nasally and when I talk it sounds like I'm running out of breath. I also can't smell well and my nose always feels blocked. I'm 21 now, and wondering if septoplasty will affect my voice? Speaking and singing?

Amy K Hsu, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear ash900~Thank you for your question.The nose and sinuses can have a tremendous effect on the sound of your voice. While most of the production of sound occurs in the vocal cords, your head and nasal cavities act as a large resonating chamber. If your nose is blocked, the quality of the voice can sound nasal and restricted.If you broke your nose, then you certainly could have had a voice change as a result of the trauma. Septoplasty and rhinoplasty can correct blockages and help open the nose, allowing air to pass more freely. This can result in a change in voice quality, usually characterized by improved resonance and a reduced  nasal quality, both during speaking and singing.Best wishes,Amy Hsu

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

This is a question I'm frequently asked because of the number of entertainers we see in our community. A septorinoplasty may improve the  nasal quality to your voice. No guarantees are possible but an examination will help you establish reasonable expectations. I encourage you to strongly consider the surgery because it can improve nasal breathing even if there is no change in your voice.

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