The nasal septum refers to the internal “wall” between the two sides of the nose. It consists mainly of cartilage, mucosal linings and bone at its base. A septoplasty refers to a surgical procedure which corrects a deformity of the septum.
Dr Colin Tham is a consultant plastic surgeon in private practice here in Singapore. He is also accredited and recognized as a specialist reconstructive and plastic surgeon by Singapore’s Ministry of Health.
Cosmetic Surgeon Dr Tham obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1992. He then proceeded to undergo Basic and Advanced Specialist Training in Plastic Surgery at Singapore General Hospital, and was subsequently admitted as a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Ireland) in 1999.