Rhinoplasty To Correct the Deviated Septum: The Plastic Surgery Institute of California

The septum is the thin wall inside the nose that separates the right and left nasal cavities. A "deviated septum" occurs when the septum is severely shifted away from the midline.

The most common symptom from a badly deviated or crooked septum is difficulty breathing through the nose. Deviated septum is usually caused by some trauma to the nose and can be fixed through rhinoplasty surgery.


Rhinoplasty is a plastic surgery procedure performed to correct breathing problems related to the nose or to correct disfigurement of the nose that has occurred because of trauma or birth defects that cause the nose to take an abnormal shape.

Ideal candidates for rhinoplasty are men and women in good physical and emotional health who have a good understanding about the risks and benefits associated with the procedure.

In order to ensure safety, potential candidates should also provide the plastic surgeon with the complete medical history, including current diseases or conditions as well as any medications being used.

This information helps the plastic surgeon determine the relative risks to the rhinoplasty patient and also helps to avoid any unnecessary complications.

At the Plastic Surgery Institute of California, the goal of our board certified plastic surgeons is to ensure highest standards of safety for the rhinoplasty procedures and give the best outcome to correct the medical problems.

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