Septoplasty, also referred to as septal reconstruction, is commonly thought of as a cosmetic procedure people get in order to improve the appearance of their nose. While this is true, septoplasty can also offer many non-aesthetic benefits. From breathing issues to broken bones, a septoplasty procedure can provide medical benefits to patients. In this article, we’re going to take a look at some of the common medical reasons people get septal reconstruction.

Sleep
Unfortunately, when you can’t sleep well, you often struggle to function throughout the day. There are many reasons why people may suffer from interrupted sleep and breathing problems is one of them. If you have breathing problems that affect your ability to sleep well, septoplasty may be able to help. Nose surgery can be an effective snoring treatment or can even be a method of sleep apnea treatment, which is a very serious condition. Many people who snore or who have other breathing issues related to sleep often try non-surgical treatments. While these may provide a temporary fix, they are not a permanent solution. But an ear nose and throat doctor can help provide a permanent solution with a septoplasty procedure.

Breathing
Many people around the world have a hard time breathing through their nose. Oftentimes, these people just get used to not being able to breathe properly and accept their condition without ever consulting a doctor. This can lead to a life of breathing through their mouths, which can cause other issues. Because of this, even the smallest breathing problem should be looked at by an ENT specialist. A professional can provide patients of any age a chance to breathe properly through their nose.

Injury
Whether it’s from a car accident or a mishap while playing sports, accidents can severely injure and misshape a person’s nose and septum. After their nose heals, people sometimes think that’s the way their nose has to be from now on. However, that is not the case. An ENT doctor can rebuild the nose to restore proper breathing abilities as well as the original shape and size.

ENT doctors and cosmetic surgeons performed 223,018 septoplasty procedures in 2016. However, it’s important to remember that they were not all for cosmetic purposes. With septoplasty being such a common procedure, it’s important that you visit an ENT specialist if you are experiencing breathing problems or other health issues related to your nose or sinuses.