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How much longer is the surgery when reduction of the bone is needed for turbinate reduction?

asked 9 months ago by anon
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
Question viewed 82 times
Tags: nose, bone, bone reduction, duration, reduction, surgery, turbinate, turbinectomy

3 answers to How much longer is the surgery when reduction of the bone is needed for turbinate reduction?

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Additional 10 minutes needed for turbinate reduction

Turbinate surgery adds approximately 10 minutes to the rhinoplasty procedure time. This is typically billed to the patient’s medical insurance and is covered out of medical necessity. The turbinate reduction is not done for cosmetic purposes, only breathing.
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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How long is surgery for turbinate reduction

Reduction of the bone and mucosa for turbinate removal is done to further improve the airway and just takes a few minutes more. Best regards!
Michael Elam, MD

Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

michaelelammd.com

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Almost the same

Almost the same amount of time, maybe a few minutes longer. I would discuss with your surgeon as well.
Babak Larian, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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