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Will Rhinoplasty Be Able to Improve my Breathing and Enhance my Appearance?

asked 1 year ago by NewYorker07 in NY, NY
Latest answer by Richard Ellenbogen, MD
Question viewed 671 times
Tags: age 18-24, female, crooked, accident, breathing, broken nose, improvement

My problem is my nose is broken, crooked, big and im petty sure I have a deviated septum. since i was little, ive been in many accidents, sports related most of the time. And now at the age of 18, I think its time to get it fix, but my issue is whether itll be possible to get good results. I also underwent major double jaw surgery back in December and then I relapsed and underwent a lower jaw surgery in april, along with an emergency tracheostomy.Also how much would cost? Female in nyc

15 answers to Will Rhinoplasty Be Able to Improve my Breathing and Enhance my Appearance?

Goals with nasal surgery

It is certainly possible to combine both cosmetic and breathing concerns with one surgery, and from your pictures, you would I believe be a good candidate for a rhinoplasty (and if you have trouble breathing; likely a septorhinoplasty), I would make sure you are more or less through with your sports activities that may be more likely to injure your nose, and seek consultation with an experienced plastic surgeon or ENT; if possible a "double-boarded" person would likely have the... more

Jerry Lugger, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Breathing and Cosmetic Surgery

Yes, having Rhinoplasty performed can help both the aesthetic as well as functional components of your breathing properly addressed. Be sure that your surgeon performs a thorough examination of the inside as well as outside of your nose.

Richard Ellenbogen, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty to Help Improve Breathing and Enhance Appearance

Hello, It sounds like rhinoplasty would improve the appearance of your nose. Cost depends on your individual circumstances. It would be best for you to seek a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty. He/she will be able to best answer your questions. Thank you, and I hope this helps. Dr. Nassif

Paul S. Nassif, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty to Improve Form and Function

It looks like you have a large experience with facial surgery. You will need to gear yourself up again for this type of surgery. The main goal of this surgery is to have the nose work correctly. The next goal is that it looks as good as it can. Often we can do both. Noses can be difficult as they are a mix of many tissues, (bone, cartilage, thick skin, thin skin, etc). Best to see a board certified Plastic Surgeon or Otolaryngologist, (ENT). Often... more

Jeffrey Roth, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty will improve both breathing and appearance

Based on your history and photographs, rhinoplasty surgery can help accomplish both goals that you are after - improved nasal breathing and appearance. Look for physicians who specialize in rhinoplasty surgery. During your consultation discuss your breathing problems and desires for appearance, and ask for computer imaging to see what your nose might look like after the operation. Good luck, Grigoriy Mashkevich, MD. New York Facial Plastic Surgeon.

Grigoriy Mashkevich, MD
Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon

Septoplasty + rhinoplasty

Based on your photos it appears that you have a deviated septum, thick skin, and a low radix. You should search for an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon, preferably close to where you live

Sam Naficy, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Nose is crooked and most likely was broken

First, IMHO...are you emotionally ready form another surgery at this point after what you've just been through? From your photos, it seems quite clear that your nose has an S-shaped, crooked, shape consistent with nasal fractures from trauma. A Rhinoplasty with osteotomies to break the nasal bones, moving them to the midline combined with making the bridge lower and the tip smaller...would indeed improve the appearance of the nose. Two points to leave you with for... more

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Improve function and appearance of nose with rhinoplasty

I am a firm believer that no rhinoplasty surgery should sacrifice the function of the nose. The concerns you describe can be addressed with surgery. Consulting with at least a couple experienced rhinoplasty surgeons to see what results are possible. I perform computer morphing with my patients to simulate possible changes. I find this an invaluable part of the consultation process. Examining the inside of your nose will allow the surgeon to assess whether septal surgery... more

Thomas A Lamperti, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Septorhinoplasty for breathing and appearance

In my practice it is important that all noses are both functional and aesthetically pleasing when the patient is seeking both. It is possible to correct a nose functionally and not change the aesthetic nature of the nose. However in your case and after reviewing your photographs and history you would benefit from having a septorhinoplasty a change in both the appearance and functional aspects of the nose. You need to seek a surgeon skilled in both areas and have a full examination to... more

Michael Elam, MD
Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty for Cosmetic and Function.

Rhinoplasty can be for either cosmetic reasons, functional reasons, or both. You appear to need both. Frequently insurance will pay for the some or all of the functional part, leaving you responsible for the cosmetic portion. There are many things that influence nasal function. Each change to the nose will have some influence on function. Therefore, the cosmetic modification must be done carefully to prevent adding another functional problem. Choose a surgeon with significant experience in... more

Robert T. Buchanan, MD
Highlands Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty can address both cosmetic and breathing issues for the nose

Rhinoplasty is cosmetic surgery for the nose. Often patients that have crooked noses also have breathing issues. A deviated septum dozen't have to be part of a rhinoplasty but often is done in conjunction. Additionally, if you have had jaw surgery, that can also cause stress and angulation of the nasal septum contributing to breathing issues. I suggest you see a rhinoplasty specialist for an opinion. I also like to perform computer imaging to demonstrate potential changes with my... more

Steven J. Pearlman, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

Based on your photos, you appear to be a suitable candidate for Rhinoplasty Surgery.

I read your concern and reviewed your photos. You appear to have a bulbous, droopy tip, and a profile hump. Your tip is off the midline as well. You should consult several certified, reputable rhinoplasty specialists to see what you could achieve after well-performed Rhinoplasty Surgery. I hope this is helpful for you. Regards from NJ. see video

Eric M. Joseph, MD
West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Rhinoplasty

Since you have a complicated pre-operative history, it is best for you to seek a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon or ENT. They would do an external and internal nasal exam and then be able to give you an informed opinion on your surgical options. However, there is a reconstructive and a cosmetic component to rhinoplasty, so the goal would be improvement. Good Luck.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

It should help you

First of all, no one can guarantee you a good result -- however, seek advice from an experienced, qualified rhinoplastic surgeon. Let them discuss your issues and examine y our nose. Then the two of you can discuss what your expectations are, and the surgeon will assess what they can do for you. I do fix deviated septums and broken, large noses.

William B. Rosenblatt, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty for breathing and appearance

Based on your photos, it certainly appears that you would be able to benefit from a cosmetic septorhinoplasty. The issues cosmetically with your nose are very improveable. As for the breathing issue, it is very important that you choose a surgeon who has lots of experience working on both the functional (breathing) and cosmetic parts of nasal surgery. Many plastic surgeons who do cosmetic rhinoplasty have little knowledge about how changing the shape and size of... more