I believe I have a deviated septum, as my nostrils appear to be different sizes and I find it difficult to breathe through the right one. I have been given different nasal sprays by my doctor, but they don't seem to help. My question is would a septoplasty help me to breathe better as well as make the tip of my nose look straight and my nostrils more symmetrical looking?
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Not to worry, a good rhinoplasty surgeon will be able to change the appearance of your nose and improve breathing with a septoplasty without affecting your voice. It is important to do your homework, and choose a surgeon who has a great deal of experience performing rhinoplasty surgery. Thank...
While septoplasty to improve functional nasal obstruction is typically covered by insurance, cosmetic rhinoplasty is not. For most surgeons adding rhinoplasty will add more than "a little" cost as it is an additional, separate procedure. Never hurts to ask your surgeon to find out...
Thanks for the question. With an endonanasal septoplasty there should be almost no swelling. If the septoplasty was performed through open approach the swelling can be significant and last as long a swelling from a formal Rhinoplasty 3-6 months. I hope this helps.
