Nasal surgery includes any surgery performed on the outside or inside of the nose. A deviated septum can cause obstructed airflow. Causes of a deviated septum can be caused by a birth defect or injury. Any type of surgery carries some risk.
Patients differ in their anatomy and their ability to heal.
Some swelling may be present for months, especially in the tip of the nose. Final results of nasal surgery may not be apparent for a year or more. When a traditional open surgical technique is used, or surgery is performed to narrow flared nostrils, small scars will be located on the base of the nose. The scars usually are not noticeable. Scarring is not visible when rhinoplasty is performed from inside the nose.