CosMedica - Cosmetic Surgery in New York City - Dr. Howard T. Bellin

Nasal obstructions may occur when the lining of your nose swells or when there is a deformity of the cartilaginous or bony structures that make up the framework of your nose.

A common complaint from many of my patients is the feeling of a blocked nose. This feeling can be the result of a sinus infection or injuries from childhood during the development of your nose. Sometimes this blocked feeling can be treated without surgery; but if the obstruction is the result of a deformity in the structure of the nose I recommend a rhinoplasty to correct your breathing.

A surprising number of my patients are unknowingly suffering from a deviated septum. The nasal septum is the partition between the right and left sides of your nose and is made up of both cartilage and bone.

Through injury, or as a developmental problem, the septum can become twisted or deviated from the center, blocking the nasal passage and creating a “stuffy” feeling in one side of the nose. I suggest having your nasal septum repaired if deviation is affecting your breathing or is blocking the sinus openings severely enough to lead to chronic or frequent sinus infections.

It is important to remember that your nose is a functioning feature of your face that needs to be properly working to keep you in good health.