I am a 31 year old father who volunteers as a basketball referee for my daughter’s team. I broke my nose when I was recently hit with a ball and now am told I have a deviated septum. Please explain how this is repaired during a rhinoplasty procedure. We live in Queens County in New York.

Answer:

The septum runs directly down the center of the nose. A deviated septum can occur naturally or after trauma to the nose and face. The repair really depends on the level of deviation. Visit a board certified facial plastic surgeon for a consultation and more specific information.