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Will a Rhinoplasty Alleviate Breathing Problems and Possibly Migraines? (photo)

asked 5 months ago by Layla4288 in Thomaston, CT
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
Question viewed 422 times
Tags: breathing problems, candidate, headache, migraine

I've wanted to have my nose done for a long time,not just because of how it looks. I believe that the inner workings of my nose are behind my issues - constant, painful headaches/migraine. I'd rate them 9-10/10 on the pain scale, usually in the front of my head, around the sinuses -Mouthbreathing!My dentist/hygienist always say my mouthbreathing causes shifting of teeth/dry gums,which have caused many problems I smashed my nose pretty good a few times when I was younger, not sure if I broke it

11 answers to Will a Rhinoplasty Alleviate Breathing Problems and Possibly Migraines? (photo)

Rhinoplasty for breathing improvement.

Yes, a rhinoplasty can open an airway but you need a ct of your sinuses first to find out why you are having pain. The cosmetic issues of your nose can be done at the same time.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Rhinoplasty will not alleviate breathing problems

A rhinoplasty will not alleviate breathing problems or migraine headaches. The rhinoplasty operation is performed to improve cosmetic appearance of the nose. Breathing problems are best treated by identifying issues such as a deviated septum, or inflammation of the turbinates, or any dynamic valve collapse that could occur upon inspiration. Headaches are best addressed by obtaining a CAT scan of the paranasal sinuses looking for chronic sinus infections and/or polyps... more

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Rhinoplasty for Breathing Problems and Migraines

A septo-rhinoplasty will improve nasal breathing and decrease the occurrence and severity of headaches if they are associated sinus congestion. True migraines probably will not be significantly improved. In addition to the cosmetic changes you need a physical examination and possibly x-rays to determine the cause of your functional problems.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) May well Improve your Breathing

A well done nose examination will tell how much nose airway compromise exists and will suggest which internal airway improvement procedures may be needed to help you breath. From straightening a deviated septum (septoplasty), reducing enlarged turbinates or increasing the top airflow with spreader cartilage grafts; if indicated any r all of these will make your breathing better. You need to be examined by a good nose Plastic surgeon.

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Migraines and rhinoplasty

Migraines will not improve with rhinoplasty, you should be evaluated by a neurologist for your Migraines.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Will a Rhinoplasty Alleviate Breathing Problems and Possibly Migraines? (photo)

It is a very slim possibility these issue could improve. But a full neurology work up is in order before thinking about a rhinoplasty.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Will rhinoplasty alleviate breathing problems and migraine?.

Nasal breathing problems can be due to nasal septal and sinus disease. They may also act as migraine triggers. Correcting these may help with both these issues. Rhinoplasty for cosmetic purposes can be performed at the same setting if desired, but the rhinoplasty itself will not treat these issues.

Michael L. Schwartz, MD
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.palmbeachface.com

Rhinoplasty for breathing issues

It is possible for rhinoplasty to address breathing issues to improve or restore the airway, and leave no visible external changes to the nose. If you are concerned about how your nose looks cosmetic rhinoplasty can be combined. The relationship to migraines is a thin one, and your focus should be on apearance and airway. Insurance is unlikely to help you change the way you look. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty and Migraines

The septum (which is in the middle) can have a spur (a spiked out section) that is so large that it completely crosses the air passage part of your nose, embedding itself into the sidewall. The result of this may be severe and persistent headaches. This is far from being the most common cause of headaches, however, it is common enough to consider. This type of headache may get worse with conditions that cause swelling in your nose like colds and allergies. A... more

Louis W. Apostolakis, MD
Austin Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.dr-apo.com

Rhinoplasty and Breathing Problems

Rhinoplasty and septoplasty surgeries are often combined to improve the appearance and function of the nose. If there is an airway obstruction diagnosed, it is likely that there are surgical procedures that can be performed to improve nasal patency. The appearance of the nose can be corrected through a rhinoplasty surgery at the same time. It is unlikely, however, that this will have an impact on your migraines unless there is some relationship between the migrane and a lack of oxygen.... more

Vincent P. Marin, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty should help breathing.

A well designed and performed septo rhinoplasty by a nasal specialist should improve your nasal breathing. There is a possibility that your nasal blockage could be a triggering condition aggravating migraines. A migraine improvement an unpredictable benefit of a rhinoplasty.