Septoplasty is a surgical procedure in which a crooked or deviated septum is straightened. The septum is a crucial component to how the nose both looks and functions. Interruption in air flow can have a significant negative impact on daily living. Like people with poor vision, trying glasses for the first time, post-septoplasty patients often cannot believe how much of a difference the surgery can make.
Successful treatment for patients with nasal obstruction begins with proper diagnosis. Obstruction most often occurs at the nasal septum, nasal valve areas, or small bones in the nose called turbinates. Identifying which structures are responsible provides the basis for determining what procedures are needed. The diagnosis is also important to determine if the obstruction is something that surgery can correct.
It is not uncommon for functionally compromised nose to also be unattractive. Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty are often performed together. Having a functional nose that is aesthetically balanced with your face can lead to better breathing and greater overall self-confidence.
