Evolution of the Septoplasty: Maximizing Functional and Aesthetic Outcomes in Nasal Surgery

¹Facial Plastic Surgery Associates, 6655 Travis Street, Suite 900, Houston, Texas.

²Division of Facial Plastic Surgery, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston.

Corresponding Author: Sean W Delaney, Facial Plastic Surgery Associates, 6655 Travis Street, Suite 900, Houston, Texas, Tel: +1 (713) 526-5665; E-Mail: [email protected]

Received Date: 07 Jan 2018  
Accepted Date: 01 Feb 2018  
Published Date: 02 Feb 2018

Copyright © 2018 Delaney SW

Citation: Delaney SW. (2018). Evolution of the Septoplasty: Maximizing Functional and Aesthetic Outcomes in Nasal Surgery. M J Otol. 1(1): 004.

ABSTRACT

Correction of a severely deviated nasal septum remains one of the most challenging operations for the facial plastic surgeon. As an understanding of nasal anatomy and physiology advanced over time, so have septoplasty techniques, which have evolved in sophistication and capability to correct increasingly complex nasoseptal deformities. Consequentially, the term “septoplasty” has become fraught with confusion, even among physicians, as it broadly encompasses several different surgical techniques that all attempt to correct septal deviations. Accurate pre-operative assessment of septal deformities and selection of the most appropriate surgical procedure can help maximize functional and aesthetic outcomes. In this article, we will review the evolution of septal surgery and the differences between the various surgical septoplasty techniques.

KEYWORDS

Septorhinoplasty; Cartilage; Rhinoplasty; Breathing; Nasal Appearance.

ABBREVIATIONS

LLC: Lower Lateral Cartilages; ULC: Upper Lateral Cartilages; INV: Internal Nasal Valve