Toronto Septoplasty doctors

	Oakley Smith, MD Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon 688 Coxwell Avenue, Toronto		20 answers
	Robert Mounsey, MD Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon 3030 Lawrence Ave E 207, Toronto		10 answers
	Philip Solomon, MD Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon 57 Centre Street , Thornhill		3 answers
	Michael G. Brandt, MD Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon 167 Sheppard Avenue West , Toronto		1 answer
	Andres Gantous, MD Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon 150 Bloor St. M110, Toronto		1 answer

Recent Answers

Will Repairing my Septum Straighten my Nose on the Outside Too? I have a deviated septum from a break about 7 years back. I snore and always have a stuffy nose now. I'd like to get my septum repaired for those reasons. However, the outside of my nose is crooked as well and I was wondering if straightening the septum inside of my nose will make the outside appear straighter. If it doesn't, how much extra will I have to pay (estimate) to repair my nose on an aesthetic level?

A: Crooked nose question.

Your nose is crooked likely due to the injury you sustained. A deviated septum that extends to the dorsum of the nose is contributing to this problem. You also appear to have nasal bone asymmetry and asymmetry of your nasal mid third. A Septorhinoplasty would be the appropriate procedure to straighten your nose. Crooked noses can generally be improved. They are often challenging to perfectly realign. Prices vary. Typically you would be expecting to pay an additional 6000 dollars.

Philip Solomon, MD

Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon

Do I Have Nasal Septum Deviation? If I Do, Should I Have Surgery to Fix It? My right nostril bleeds very often, sometimes for no apparent reason at all. My nose is very slightly turned to the right (almost unnoticeable). My mom had nasal septum deviation. When I exhale through my nose much more air comes out of the right nostril than the left one, and if I block the right nostril when I inhale it's like my left nostril is congested, same thing when I exhale. I never broke my nose (at least not that I know). I think that's it. Thank you very much.

A: Deviated septum.

You may have deviated septum. This is determined by physical examination typically by an Otolaryngologist Head and Neck surgeon. Surgery is recommened only in situations where a diagnosis of deviated septum is confirmed and patient has substantial related symptoms.

Philip Solomon, MD

Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon

Should I Be Concerend That My Nostrils/Columella Are Still Swelling Unevenly 3 Weeks PO? 2.5 weeks ago I had septoplasty to correct a deviated septum. Today my nostrils still look the same and I have swelling on one side of my nose and a hanging columella. Certainly I would see some improvement in my nostrils? Why swelling on one side and my columella? My surgeon is board-certified in both Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology.

A: swelling of the nostril after septoplasty

It is still early to assess results at 2.5 weeks post surgery. If you had correction of a deviation of the anterior or caudal septum it is possible that the caudal edge has moved off the midline. Ultimately you need to give it more time and allow all swelling to settlesubside. This can take months. You should ask your surgeon if the anterior septum was off midline or if the septoplasty was for a deviation of the posterior septum. If the septal deviation was posterior then its likely that you are swollen rather noticing persistent deviation of the anterior septum.

Philip Solomon, MD

Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon