Rhinoplasty Will Improve Breathing and Help You Sleep More Comfortably
Have you ever been told that you snore during your sleep? Do you find yourself still feeling tired even after getting a full night of sleep? You may be struggling with sleep-disordered breathing due to a deviated septum.
A deviated septum is a common nasal issue that results in one nasal passage being more narrow than the other, resulting in poor breathing during your sleep. Fortunately, a deviated septum can easily be resolved with facial plastic surgery.
Learn more about the connection between rhinoplasty facial plastic surgery and better breathing.
What Is a Deviated Septum?
Your septum is the thin wall that separates your nostrils into two distinct nasal passages. The septum is composed of tiny bones and cartilage, making it stable but slightly flexible. Ideally, the septum should be positioned straight down the center of the nasal structure to create two nostrils that are even in shape and size.
When someone has a deviated septum, the septal wall veers off to one side of the nasal structure. This creates an asymmetry between the nostrils and causes one nasal passage to be smaller than the other.
A deviated septum can cause issues with breathing because one of the nasal passages is too narrow for proper airflow. This can occur at any time, but it is most notable overnight when you are trying to sleep. Deviated septums are a main cause of snoring, sleep apnea, and interrupted sleep patterns.
Signs You Have a Deviated Septum
In many cases, a deviated septum will not cause any symptoms other than snoring. It can be hard to know you have a problem unless someone lets you know you snore in your sleep.
In other cases, people experience symptoms while they’re awake. These include:
Nasal congestion
Nosebleeds
Noisy breathing
Facial pain
Sneezing attacks
It’s worth noting that all of these symptoms can be attributed to other nasal conditions. If you have any combination of these symptoms but are unsure about whether you have a deviated septum, you can find out by having an exam with an ENT specialist or a consultation with a rhinoplasty surgeon.
How Facial Plastic Surgery Can Resolve Your Deviated Septum for Better Sleep
While a deviated septum might not cause issues for some people, it can cause sleep apnea or sleep-disordered breathing in many others. When a deviated septum causes you to snore or get reduced airflow overnight, it can impact your overall quality of sleep.
Rhinoplasty procedures are the best way to correct your deviated septum and resolve sleep-disordered breathing. During a rhinoplasty procedure, we can straighten the bone and cartilage of your septum so it does not deviate to one side or the other. This will help you breathe more clearly throughout the night, resulting in better sleep overall.
To amend your deviated septum and improve your breathing, you should schedule a consultation with a facial plastic surgeon who can assess your eligibility for rhinoplasty. Your plastic surgeon will develop a personalized rhinoplasty treatment plan that addresses your unique nasal structure. The result will be increased airflow and a better night’s sleep!!
