Can enlarged turbinates be caused by a deviated septum? Do enlarged turbinates make the nose look swollen? Will a septoplasty or turbinoplasty make the nose look less swollen?
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October 24, 2012
Answer: Deviated septum and enlarged turbinates does not affect external appearance of nose
Rhinoplasty does not effect the safety of tampons or pads. The concern with tampons is that if they are left in too long they can cause toxic shock. If you have anesthesia and are recovering and neglect changing the tampon in a timely manner, problems can occur that will not occur with a pad....
Widening of the alar base is common after maxillomandibular advancement due to the upper jaw advancement and possible buckling of the septum. A rhinoplasty to address the width and buckled septum is appropriate.
Nasal tip refinement surgery or Tip-plasty can improve the shape and symmetry of the nasal tip and cartilage. In most cases this is done through an open rhinoplasty approach which places an incision at the middle of the columella (the soft tissue bridge between your nostrils). The tip-plasty can...