Deviated septum Charlotte NC
When a nose looks crooked or broken, it’s usually caused by a deviated septum Charlotte NC. The septum is the part of the nose between the nostrils. In most people, it’s just a little bit crooked, but in some people the deviation is big enough to be easily seen. This is most often caused by some sort of impact trauma, such as a fight or a bad fall.
A severely deviated septum Charlotte NC can interfere with your sense of smell, and can also sinus infections, nosebleeds and frequent sneezing, and can also interfere with your sense of smell. It can also cause trouble breathing and sleep apnea, which in turn can lead to snoring, sleep deprivation and fatigue. In the worst cases, obstructive sleep apnea can lead to heart trouble or mild brain damage.
Why you might need septoplasty
The procedure for repairing a deviated septum is called a septoplasty. It is often a part of a rhinoplasty, or nose job. The surgeon will begin by looking at the structure of your septum using an endoscope, which is an instrument with a tiny camera lens and light that can be extended into the nose to look at the inside. He or she will work through the nostrils if possible, to limit external scarring. This procedure can be sone under local or general anesthesia. Patients with a deviated septum Charlotte NC who receive septoplasty alone recover much more quickly than patients of other forms of rhinoplasty.
Septoplasty from the top rhinoplasty surgeon in Charlotte NC
Dr. Sean Freeman is the best rhinoplasty surgeon in Charlotte NC. He’s been certified by two different surgery boards, the American Board of Otolaryngology (head and neck surgery) and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He has done only facial plastic surgery, including nose jobs, since 1988. If a spetum is deviated, he considers fixing it to be a part of rhinoplasty. If you live in or near Charlotte and have a deviated septum Charlotte NC that needs to be straightened, schedule your appointment or online consultation today.
