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Is an Internal Nose Exam Standard Procedure at the Consult or Pre-op Before Rhinoplasty Surgery?

I underwent rhinoplasty 9 months ago to disastrous results. I was never given an internal nose exam prior to surgery and I'm wondering if such an exam is standard procedure. To be clear, my surgeon never looked up inside my nose through my nostrils until AFTER surgery during one of the post-op appointments. Is this normal? Many thanks for your time.

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6 Doctor Answers | Asked by lala5 in Chicago, IL

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Internal nasal exam common before rhinoplasty

In my practice it is routine to examine inside the nose during the rhinoplasty consultation. It is important to fully assess both the functional and aesthetics aspect of the nose before surgery. You

Internal nasal exam

An internal nasal exam is an important part of the rhinoplasty consultation. I am not sure why your surgeon did not perform this on you?

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Internal nasal exam before surgery?

During consultation for cosmetic rhinoplasty I always ask about the functional aspects of the nose--history of trauma, fracture, airway problems, sinus difficulties, snoring, allergies, etc. Many patients have none of these issues and simply want cosmetic changes to their nose. Of course I tell them that I will strive to not only achieve their cosmetic goals, but also maintain (or improve) their airway after cosmetic changes that is some cases MIGHT affect breathing. So sometimes septal or... more

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Preop nasal exam

Yes internal nasal exam is part of preop rhinoplasty assessment. A surgeon must be aware of a patients internal nasal anatomy before reshaping the external nose.

An internal nasal exam is routinely performed during a consultation for Rhinoplasty Surgery.

An internal nasal examination is an important part of the evaluation for Rhinoplasty Surgery. Many patients will have deviation of their nasal septum, or turbinate enlargement, and these functional issues may be repaired at the time of nose job surgery. Dr. Joseph see video

Eric M. Joseph, MD

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West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Nasal exam prior to rhinoplasty

Internal nasal examination is absolutely a requirement prior to rhinoplasty. Even for cases where there is no concern about breathing, even small changes in nasal appearance can lead to difficulty breathing trough the nose. I would seek consultation with a surgeon experienced in rhinoplasty who can provide guidance.

P. Daniel Ward, MD

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Salt Lake City Facial Plastic Surgeon

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