I saw my ENT doctor yesterday and he said I had a deviation in my septum. He said my left nostril is about 70% blocked then said somethin about slight hypertrophy. Also it bothers me hat my nose is too wide. Can I ask my surgeon to remove cartilage from the sides of my nose during septoplasty in order to make my nose appear thinner? Would a turbinate reduction make my nose appear thinner? Turbinate should be covered by insurance. Is 4 weeks enough time for recovery after turbinate or septoplasy?
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March 12, 2013
Answer: Septoplasty and turbinate reduction won't make your nose smaller
Septoplasty may be enough alone but be sure to investigate the role of sinus disease and allergy. your tear ducts may also be the cause. frequently multiple causes exist for the problem.
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