Can I Get a Septoplasty and a Breast Reduction at the Same Time?

I need to get a septoplasty. But I also want to get a breast reduction. I don't want to be under anasthesia twice in 1 year along with the down/recovery time. Can I get both at the same time? I am looking for a pure septoplasty- not rhinoplasty. I am fine with my nose and don't want any changes. But I need to fix my collapsed septum so i can breath through both nostrils. Is this possible?

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5 Doctor Answers | Asked by allyica in los angeles, ca

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Breast reduction and septoplasty

Breast reduction and septoplasty can theoretically be performed at the same time if approved by the insurance company. However, in real life, as opposed to Extreme Makeover, I am personally reluctant to combine procedures. Complication rates increase with the length of the operation and breast reduction, done properly, is a long operation. I would not be inclined to jeopardize the result by performing additional surgery. Your question hasn't provided details with respect to your current... more

Many different plastic surgery procedures can be combined in one operative procedure, and

Septoplasty and breast reduction would go well together. In general, the advantages of one operation in terms of a single anesthesia and compressed recovery time needs to be balanced against teh risks associated with longer operative procedures, and the practical considerations of which particular operations would go well together. In your case, there are no implants involved in breast reduction surgery, so septoplasty and exposure to intranasal organisms would not significantly... more

Septal surgery and breast reduction

It is certainly possible to have a septoplasty and a breast reduction performed at the same time. Speak with your surgeon.

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Breast Reduction and Septoplasty

Hello Allyica, Breast reduction and septoplasty can easily be performed simultaneously. These are both potentially medically necessary procedures and can possibly be covered either partially or completely by medical insurance as well. What's most important is finding a surgeon who can do both well. Have a few consults with surgeons who have a great reputations in both breast surgery and rhinoplasty (I know you DON'T want a rhinoplasty, but surgeons that do a lot... more

Septoplasty and Breast Reduction simultaneously?

Yes, these procedures can be performed safely under the same anesthetic. The instruments and setup are different, and you should find a plastic surgeon who feels comfortable with both of these procedures.