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Septoplasty with Bilateral Turbinate Reduction?

Can I have septoplasty with bilateral turbinate reduction to improve my breathing problems at the same time I improve my look?

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Surgery to improve breathing and appearance of nose

It is certainly acceptable to undergo cosmetic rhinoplasty at the same time as surgery to improve breathing such as septoplasty and/or bilateral turbinate reduction. The cosmetic portion of the nose is billed to the patient while the medically related breathing issues are billed to the patient’s health insurance.

Combinging septoplasty and turbinate reduction with rhinoplasty

You can certainly combine functional nasal surgery like septoplasty and turbinate reduction with your cosmetic rhinoplasty. If you're considering both it actually makes the most sense to do the septoplasty at the same time as often the septal cartilage can be put to use during the rhinoplasty. Improving your septum position and turbinate size can often improve chronic nasal obstruction by improving your nasal airflow.

Septoplasty, Rhinoplasty, and Turbinate Resection to Improve Breathing Problems

The combination of a septoplasty with a rhinoplasty and turbinate resection is very common. It is an excellent way to improve your breathing problems. The rhinoplasty portion of the procedure addresses your beauty by improving the shape and size of your nose, while the septoplasty and turbinate resection address a deviated septum that can obstruct your breathing. Resection of your turbinates is beneficial when both a rhinoplasty and septoplasty are performed as it keeps your... more

Rhinoplasty, Septoplasty, and Turbinectomy-put them together for a great combination

The answer to your question is absolutely! In fact, If you are thinking of cosmetic or secondary rhinoplasty, you should have them both performed at the same time since otherwise you will have to wait a year between each procedure. You might as well have anesthesia once and go through recovery once. Besides, the septoplasty can aid in formation of a more cosmetically appealing nose by using the cartilage for grafting if necessary.

Rhinoplasty with septoplasty and turbinate reduction is generally ideal.

Hello; Generally, it makes perfect sense to combine the nasal septoplasty and turbinate resection with the cosmetic rhinoplasty. You have one operation, one anesthetic, and one recovery. Generally, also, it is more economical to combine procedures. There are some caveats which you should know. First, the recovery period may be longer if you add septoplasty and turbinate resection to the rhinoplasty. It may be necessary to keep some packing in the nose (if... more

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Septoplasty and rhinoplasty

Generally speaking the airway should be assessed while evaluating a nose for any reason. A cosmetic rhinoplasty in cases should be combined with airway surgery to make sure that there are no breathing problems after surgery. At the same time if it is known that there are breathing problems prior to surgery, then it is very important that the surgeon be aware of this problem and correct both the cosmetic and the functional(airway) problems at the same time. The turbinates can be... more

Septoplasty and turbinates plus rhinoplasty

It is common for an experienced ENT or plastic surgeon to do airway improvement surgeries such as septoplasty and turbinate reduction while performing a cosmetic rhinoplasty. Just make sure you go to the best doctor because especially in this surgery you only get one great shot at the best result.