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Deviated Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
A deviated septum — when the wall of cartilage and bone dividing the nostrils is crooked or off-center — can develop from an injury or be present from birth. It often causes more than a cosmetic concern: blocked or uneven airflow, difficulty breathing, frequent congestion, and a greater susceptibility to colds, along with an asymmetrical appearance that can show externally. Dr. Erez Dayan performs deviated septum surgery, or septoplasty, at Avance Plastic Surgery Institute in Reno/Tahoe, NV.
The best septoplasty corrects both the breathing problem and the appearance of the nose at once — and few surgeons are better equipped to do both than Dr. Erez Dayan. He has completed extensive research on consistency in rhinoplasty outcomes and authored numerous papers and book chapters on nasal surgery, giving him deep command of both the functional airway and the aesthetic structure of the nose. A board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon and Medical Director of Avance Plastic Surgery Institute, he trained in the Harvard Plastic Surgery Program — serving as Chief Resident at Massachusetts General Hospital — before an elite aesthetic fellowship at the Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute, where he was one of only two surgeons selected. Septoplasty is one of his nose plastic surgery procedures.
How a Deviated Septum Affects Breathing and Appearance
The nasal septum supports the columella, the strip of tissue between the nostrils. When the septum is crooked or malformed, that support weakens, which can create blockages that impact breathing and contribute to a collapsed or crooked nasal bridge. A deviated septum can leave one nostril larger than the other, create a noticeable dip in the bridge, or give the nose a bent appearance. To correct it, the tissue and cartilage are carefully resected and restructured — clearing the airway while reshaping the outer nose for a natural look.
“A deviated septum is often both a breathing problem and an aesthetic one, so I treat them together. Correcting the airway while refining the outer structure means a patient breathes better and looks like themselves — just balanced and natural.” — Dr. Erez Dayan
Septoplasty in Reno/Tahoe
Septoplasty generally takes about two hours under general anesthesia, and patients typically go home the same day with advanced pain management to keep them comfortable. Dr. Dayan schedules a follow-up visit to remove stitches in about five days, with complete recovery taking roughly ten days to two weeks. By then, swelling should have subsided and the full results — both the improved airway and the refined appearance — can be observed. He provides detailed aftercare instructions and personal follow-up throughout your recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deviated Septum Surgery
What is a deviated septum?
It’s a condition in which the wall of cartilage and bone separating the nostrils is crooked or off-center, often from an injury or present from birth. It can cause blocked airflow, breathing difficulty, congestion, and an asymmetrical appearance.
How does septoplasty help?
Septoplasty resects and restructures the tissue and cartilage to clear the airway, and Dr. Dayan can reshape the outer nose at the same time for a natural appearance — correcting both function and form.
Can septoplasty improve the look of my nose too?
Yes. Dr. Dayan’s approach addresses both the breathing problem and the aesthetic component, correcting issues like a crooked bridge or uneven nostrils while opening the airway.
How long is the surgery and recovery?
Septoplasty takes about two hours under general anesthesia, and most patients go home the same day. Stitches come out around five days, with complete recovery in about ten days to two weeks.
Will I breathe better afterward?
Correcting the deviation is intended to clear the airway and improve breathing. Many patients notice easier, more even airflow once swelling subsides.
Is a deviated septum only a breathing issue?
Not always. It can also affect appearance — causing a bent nose, a dip in the bridge, or uneven nostrils — which is why a combined functional and aesthetic approach is often ideal.
Why Choose Avance Plastic Surgery Institute for Septoplasty
- Form and Function Together: correction of both the airway and the appearance of the nose
- Published Rhinoplasty Researcher: extensive research and publications on nasal surgery outcomes
- Harvard Chief Resident Training: completed the Harvard Plastic Surgery Program at Massachusetts General Hospital
- Elite Aesthetic Fellowship: one of only two surgeons selected for the Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute fellowship
- Advanced, Comfortable Care: modern pain management and personal follow-up through recovery
Schedule Your Septoplasty Consultation in Reno/Tahoe
If a deviated septum is affecting your breathing or the appearance of your nose, Dr. Erez Dayan can help. Contact Avance Plastic Surgery Institute in Reno/Tahoe, NV at (775) 800-4444 to schedule a deviated septum surgery consultation. Virtual consultations are also available for patients traveling from out of town.
