Does a Septoplasty fix a blocked nostril?

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I have this persistent blocked right nostril that is really annoying. I can somewhat breathe through it but at the back I can feel it is blocked by cartilage. I just want to be able to breathe freely through both. My mom says no don't get surgery, lots of people live with blocked nostrils and septoplasty is extremely dangerous/unpleasant. But this blockage is really annoying when I do sports/exercise. is septoplasty a hard operation? does it have a high success rate, honestly?

Christopher R. Hove, MD · Answer

The answer is an emphatic yes!  Septoplasty is one of the most common procedure performed by facial plastic surgeons and otolaryngologists (ENT surgeons) to relieve chronic nasal obstruction. A deviated septum may not be the only reason for the blockage however, so a thorough exam by an expert is necessary.  If the blockage is just from a deviated septum, the vast majority of patients undergoing a septoplasty are incredibly happy they did it, and it can be life-changing, especially with people who are very physically active.  It has a very high rate of success and patient satisfaction.

Ali Sajjadian, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for your question;Septoplasty can correct / and or improve the following conditions;-- Fix a blocked nostril.-- Improve shape and breathing.-- improve the shape of the nose.-- correct drooping tip and improve the shape of the tip.-- improve sense of smell and taste-- Decrease the likelihood of persistent nose bleeds-- Reduce the chance of recurrent sinus infection-- Reduce the possibility of Migrane headache caused by deviated septum.Hope this is helpful. We have done these procedure with excellent result to correct all above conditions. Make sure you have your procedure done by someone who has passion for nasal surgery.Dr Sajjadian,TRIPLE board certified plastic surgeon

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