Septoplasty · Functional Rhinoplasty

Deviated septum correction in Korea — straightening the airway.

Deviated septum correction (septoplasty) is a functional nasal procedure that straightens the nasal septum to improve airflow and relieve chronic nasal obstruction. When appropriate, it may be combined with cosmetic rhinoplasty to improve both breathing and nasal appearance.

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Deviated Septum Correction at Newline Plastic Surgery, Seomyeon, Busan

Septoplasty

3D CT and nasal endoscopic evaluationPersonalized functional diagnosisCombined functional and cosmetic rhinoplastyIndividualized surgical planningStructured postoperative care

Proof, not adjectives

Real patients, real results.

Unretouched clinic results, shown with patient consent.

Functional rhinoplasty + septoplasty + hump reduction + tip refinement + dorsal osteotomy + lateral osteotomy + turbinoplasty

Functional rhinoplasty + septoplasty + hump reduction + tip refinement + lateral osteotomy + turbinoplasty + nasal valve correction

Revision rhinoplasty + septoplasty + hump reduction + tip refinement

Rhinoplasty + septoplasty + hump reduction + tip refinement + alar base reduction + septal extension graft + dermal graft

Rhinoplasty + septoplasty + hump reduction + tip refinement + dorsal osteotomy

Rhinoplasty + septoplasty + hump reduction + tip refinement + lateral osteotomy

Individual results vary. Photos are actual clinic outcomes, not a guarantee of a specific result.

Deviated Septum Correction at a Glance

A displaced wall, and a narrowed airway.

Procedure

Septoplasty

Type

Functional Nasal Surgery

Imaging

3D CT

Assessment

Nasal Endoscopy

May Include

Turbinate Reduction

Combined

Cosmetic When Appropriate

What Is a Deviated Septum?

The wall between the nasal passages, displaced to one side.

A deviated septum occurs when the wall dividing the nasal passages is displaced to one side. This can narrow the nasal airway and contribute to breathing difficulty, congestion, snoring, recurrent sinus symptoms, and facial asymmetry. Evaluation helps identify septal deviation, turbinate enlargement, nasal valve narrowing, and other structural causes of nasal obstruction, so treatment follows the findings rather than the symptom alone.

Results

Airflow through both nostrils, angle by angle.

Profile · Case 01

Front view after septoplasty with rhinoplasty — Newline Clinic — Front view · Case 01

Straightened septum and improved airway — Newline Clinic — Septum · Case 02

Result after inferior turbinate reduction — Newline Clinic — Turbinate · Case 02

Combined functional and cosmetic nose surgery result — Newline Clinic — Combined · Case 03

Facial balance after deviated septum correction — Newline Clinic — Balance · Case 03

Individual results vary. Photos are examples shown with patient consent and are not a guarantee of outcome.

Treatment Approach

Four elements, matched to the findings.

Septoplasty

Septoplasty straightens the nasal septum, addressing the displacement that narrows the airway.

Focus Straightening the septum

Inferior Turbinate Reduction

Turbinate reduction is performed when indicated, where turbinate enlargement contributes to the obstruction.

Focus When indicated

Functional Airway Reconstruction

Functional airway reconstruction addresses the structural causes identified during evaluation.

Focus Structural causes

Combined Cosmetic Rhinoplasty

Cosmetic rhinoplasty may be performed during the same operation when appropriate, improving appearance alongside breathing.

Focus Same operation

Comprehensive Diagnosis

What the evaluation looks for.

	What it means in practice
3D CT imaging	The structure of the airway is assessed with imaging
Nasal endoscopy	The nasal airway is examined directly
Physical examination	Clinical examination supports the functional diagnosis
Airway function assessment	How you actually breathe is assessed, not only how the nose looks

Treatment recommendations depend on each patient's anatomy and goals. A consultation and examination are required before any procedure is recommended.

Why Newline

Why patients choose Newline.

3D CT and Nasal Endoscopic Evaluation

Imaging and endoscopy identify the structural causes.

Personalized Functional Diagnosis

The cause of obstruction is established before surgery is planned.

Combined Functional and Cosmetic Rhinoplasty

Both can be addressed in the same operation when appropriate.

Individualized Surgical Planning

Treatment follows the findings rather than a fixed combination.

Benefits

What the approach aims to achieve.

Improved Nasal Breathing

The septum is straightened to improve airflow.

Airflow Through Both Nostrils

Both passages are considered, not only the blocked side.

Reduced Nasal Obstruction

Turbinate and valve factors are addressed where indicated.

Functional and Cosmetic Together

Simultaneous improvement when indicated.

Patient Selection

Candidates are evaluated individually.

An assessment helps if you

Have chronic nasal obstruction or breathing difficulty
Experience congestion or snoring
Have recurrent sinus symptoms
Notice facial asymmetry associated with your nose
Want to address breathing and appearance together

What determines the plan

The degree and location of septal deviation
Turbinate enlargement and nasal valve narrowing
Findings on 3D CT imaging and nasal endoscopy
Whether combined cosmetic surgery is appropriate
Your medical suitability for surgery and anesthesia

Treatment recommendations depend on each patient's anatomy and goals. A consultation and examination are required.

Recovery

Recovery follows the extent of surgery.

Extent-Dependent

Recovery depends on the extent of surgery.

Early Healing

Temporary swelling, congestion, bruising, and mild discomfort are common.

Airway Monitored

Follow-up visits monitor airway function and healing.

Structured Care

Postoperative care is structured around your procedure.

Your surgeon provides a recovery timeline based on the specific procedure rather than a single universal schedule.

Rhinoplasty surgeon at Newline Clinic Busan

About Your Surgeon

Dr. Son Hee-dong,
plastic surgeon.

A septum is rarely deviated on its own.

By the time someone has lived with it for years, the turbinate has usually enlarged and the valve has usually narrowed. Straighten the wall and stop there, and the patient breathes better for a season.

Board-certified plastic surgeon · MD, PhD
Doctorate in Medicine, Dong-A University Graduate School
Clinical Professor, Dept. of Plastic Surgery, Dong-A University Hospital
Full member — Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Korean Rhinoplasty Society
Experience in septoplasty and functional rhinoplasty
Consultation in Korean, English, Japanese and Chinese

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Registrations & Memberships

Licensed, registered, and accountable.

Clinic registration

Newline Plastic Surgery

Opened 16 September 2005 · Chief Director Son Hee-dong

Medical institution licence No. 715

Business registration 201-19-76600

Reception at Newline Plastic Surgery, Busan

Foreign patient care

Registered foreign patient attraction institution, Ministry of Health and Welfare.

Registration No. M-2024-02-08-0032

International patient consultation at Newline Plastic Surgery, Busan

Society memberships

Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons in Private Practice
Korean Society of Facial Bone Contouring Surgery
Korean Society for Breast Surgery (board member)

Director's office at Newline Plastic Surgery, Busan

Volume of work

Approximately 1,200–1,500 surgeries a year.

Approximately 5,000 non-surgical procedures a year.

Operating theatre at Newline Plastic Surgery, Busan

Recognised beyond the clinic

Media and pageant trust.

Public figures are judged on their appearance for a living. Where they choose to have surgery is a signal worth knowing about.

Media personalities who chose Newline Plastic Surgery in Seomyeon, Busan — **Why stars choose Newline**Entertainers, broadcasters and influencers treated at our Seomyeon clinic.

2022 Miss Korea Gyeongnam winner and Busan first runner-up, supported by Newline Plastic Surgery — **2022 Miss Korea, Gyeongnam & Busan**Official partner of Honggang Academy — supporting regional titleholders.

Featured individuals appear with consent. Their results reflect their own anatomy and surgical plan, and are not a guarantee of any specific outcome.

Frequently Asked

Deviated Septum Correction in Busan
— your questions, answered.

What is a deviated septum?

A deviated septum occurs when the wall dividing the nasal passages is displaced to one side. This can narrow the nasal airway and contribute to breathing difficulty, congestion, snoring, recurrent sinus symptoms, and facial asymmetry.

When is septoplasty recommended?

Treatment depends on the findings of the evaluation. Septoplasty to straighten the septum is one of the listed options, alongside inferior turbinate reduction when indicated and functional airway reconstruction.

Can septoplasty improve breathing?

Deviated septum correction is a functional nasal procedure that straightens the nasal septum to improve airflow and relieve chronic nasal obstruction. Improved nasal breathing and better airflow through both nostrils are listed among the benefits.

Can septoplasty be combined with cosmetic rhinoplasty?

When appropriate, it may be combined with cosmetic rhinoplasty to improve both breathing and nasal appearance, performed during the same operation.

How long is recovery?

Recovery depends on the extent of surgery. Temporary swelling, congestion, bruising, and mild discomfort are common during early healing, and follow-up visits monitor airway function and healing.

How is a deviated septum diagnosed?

Advanced evaluation uses 3D CT imaging, nasal endoscopy, physical examination, and airway function assessment.

What else can cause nasal obstruction?

The studies help identify septal deviation, turbinate enlargement, nasal valve narrowing, and other structural causes of nasal obstruction.

Is turbinate reduction always performed?

Inferior turbinate reduction is performed when indicated. Treatment depends on the findings rather than a fixed combination of procedures.

Will correcting my septum change how my nose looks?

Septoplasty is a functional procedure, and cosmetic rhinoplasty may be performed during the same operation when appropriate. Whether appearance is addressed is discussed during individualized planning.

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Blocked on One Side?

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airway evaluation.

Evaluation with 3D CT imaging, nasal endoscopy, physical examination, and airway function assessment identifies the structural causes of obstruction — so the plan addresses what is actually narrowing the airway.

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Individual results and recovery experiences vary. This page is provided for general educational purposes and does not constitute a diagnosis, treatment recommendation, or guarantee of surgical results. All surgical procedures involve potential risks, including bleeding, infection, adverse reaction to anesthesia, asymmetry, scarring, altered sensation, dissatisfaction with the outcome, and the possible need for additional treatment. The appropriate procedure and expected outcome can only be determined following an in-person examination and consultation with a qualified medical professional. Newline Clinic is licensed under the Korean Medical Service Act.

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Deviated septum correction in Korea — straightening the airway.

Real patients, real results.

A displaced wall, and a narrowed airway.

Airflow through both nostrils, angle by angle.

Four elements, matched to the findings.

Septoplasty

Inferior Turbinate Reduction

Functional Airway Reconstruction

Combined Cosmetic Rhinoplasty

Four studies before any surgical plan.

What the evaluation looks for.

Why patients choose Newline.

3D CT and Nasal Endoscopic Evaluation

Personalized Functional Diagnosis

Combined Functional and Cosmetic Rhinoplasty

Individualized Surgical Planning

What the approach aims to achieve.

Improved Nasal Breathing

Airflow Through Both Nostrils

Reduced Nasal Obstruction

Functional and Cosmetic Together

Candidates are evaluated individually.

An assessment helps if you

What determines the plan

Recovery follows the extent of surgery.

Extent-Dependent

Early Healing

Airway Monitored

Structured Care

Dr. Son Hee-dong,plastic surgeon.

Licensed, registered, and accountable.

Clinic registration

Foreign patient care

Society memberships

Volume of work

Media and pageant trust.

Deviated Septum Correction in Busan— your questions, answered.

Reviews from our patients.

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plastic surgeon.

Deviated Septum Correction in Busan
— your questions, answered.

Start with an
airway evaluation.