Rhinoplasty with Concha Bullosa Surgery Possible?

Lanafalana
Sinus surgery is performed if you have recurrent (4 or more infections per year) or chronic sinusitis (infection lasting more than 3 months which has failed to respond to antibiotics). A concha bullosa is an enlarged turbinate, a structure near the sinus openings that can block them and lead to infections. Most sinus problems are caused by allergies. Treating these allergies effectively will often times prevent the need for sinus surgery in the future.
Rhinoplasty can be performed at the same time as sinus surgery, if indicated. Make sure your plastic surgeon is both board certified in ear, nose & throat surgery (Otolaryngology) and plastic surgery if you are contemplating have both surgeries at the same time.
Good luck!

Hi Lana,
Yes, it is possible to have rhinoplasty surgery and removal of the concha bullosa during the same procedure. Have your surgeon make sure that there is not any purulent material (infection) in the conchas before your surgery.
The only reasons to operate on a concha bullosa are if they are causing recurrent infections, headaches, nasal obstruction, or if you want your insurance company to pay for the operating room, anesthesiologist, and a portion of your rhinoplasty surgeon's fee (just kidding about the last indication).
Good luck and be well.
Dr. P

Sinus surgery can safely be done at the same time as a rhinoplasty and this includes a limited sinus surgery like removing concha bullosa that may be contributing to sinus issues. Some surgeons will even discount the cost of the cosmetic rhinoplasty when you have a functional surgery in conjunction with it. This is something that we and many other surgeons will commonly do so if you are thinking of having a rhinoplasty, you can usually save on the surgical fees as well as have one recovery session. As far as whether or not you need the concha bullosa treated typically depends on whether or not you are having symptoms of nasal obstruction, pressure or chronic sinusitis. I hope this information helps.