Reconstructive Rhinoplasty for a student?

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A: Rhinoplasty is done for cosmetic purposes & has no effect on breathing

By William Portuese, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

It sounds as though you need a septoplasty, not a rhinoplasty. A rhinoplasty is performed for cosmetic purposes and has no effect on breathing. A septoplasty is done to straighten out misaligned cartilage and bone on the inside of the nose that obstruct nasal passageway. The interior turbinates are usually... more

A: Rhinoplasty surgery may improve both the function and appearance of your nose.

By Eric M. Joseph, MD - West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

You should consult a qualified, ENT specialist for your chronic nasal blockage. You may not even need to have surgery, especially if you're happy with the appearance of your nose. In-office, turbinate reduction procedures can be performed with local anesthetic, and may improve your breathing. I hope this... more

A: Rhinoplasty is (usually) cosmetic, not functional.

By David C. Pearson, MD - Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

While there are reasons to reshape the external aspects of the nose to improve nasal breathing, a rhinoplasty is primarily used for improving appearance not function. Your description of your problems suggests that a rhinoplasty is unnecessary. Turbinate hypertrophy, nasal polyps, and a deviated septum are all... more

A: Reconstructive Rhinoplasty for a student?

By Peter A. Aldea, MD - Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Lilly, Regarding :"...is it going to be worth it? I've had surgery before, I don't know if I'd like to go through it again. So, any thoughts on whether I should go for it or not?". Truly hard to answer your question without examining you and your records, especially the operative report of your last... more

A: If you have vasomotor rhinitis, rhinoplasty surgery may not help you

By Brooke R. Seckel, MD - Boston Plastic Surgeon

You need a careful nasal exam by an expert in nasal function. Most commonly this will be an ENT surgeon who is not a cosmetic plastic surgeon. It sounds as though you may have vasomotor rhinitis and improper rhinoplasty surgery could make you worse. You need a carefiul exam to see if you have septal or... more

A: See an ENT doctor to make sure there is no underlying problem.

By Toby G. Mayer, MD - Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

He can evaluate whether you need septal or turbinate surgery to improve your breathing. Often, the turbinates are the problem due to allergies, stress, etc.