Cost of Septoplasty?

I am scheduling a septoplasty with no cosmetic enhancements and the surgeons fee is being charged at $14,000.00. Would this be considered an...

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Septoplasty Vs Rhinoplasty for Crooked Nose?

I have a crooked nose. Will Septoplasty fix it or will I need Rhinoplasty as well? Are there any closed options available? Looking at my picture, if I...

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Septoplasty Recovery - Time, Tips, How Long?

Quite sure I need a septoplasty surgery but worried about the recovery process. I saw on realself about rhinoplasty recovery, is it similar with...

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How Much Does a Septoplasty Cost?

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Did my Doctor Forgot Some Stitches After Septoplasty?

I had a septoplasty to mix my deviated septum two weeks ago, after 10 days , the doctor took the stiches out which were black colored i think but i...

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Nose Straightening During Septoplasty?

Can any slight nose-straightening be done during Septoplasty, or is that strictly Rhinoplasty?

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Incisions Fell Apart and Deviated Septum After Septo-Rhinoplasty

I had Septo-Rhinoplasty and polyp reduction 6 months ago. I still have some breathing problems so I went to ENT and he said my septum is still...

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Crookedness Normal After Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty?

I am 1 month post-op i had a Septo-Rhinoplasty. I had a deviated septum and a huge lump that could be see from proifleYesterday, I was taking a...

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Insurance Coverage for Septoplasty

I'm 17, and my nose was broken when I got hit in the face several times during childhood. It resulted in deviation of septum, fractured nose, and...

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Septoplasty Vs Rhino-septoplasty for Deviated Septum?

I have a deviated septum on the left side and a quite obvious hump on the nose. Is it possible to get rid of both problems with Septoplasty? Or do I...

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Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty Using Local Anesthesia?

I need a Septoplasty due to a broken nose. I am considering getting a Rhinoplasty at the same time too. I have a HUGE fear of being "put...

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Is Nose Hump After Septoplasty Just Swelling?

I had Septoplasty with turbinate reduction surgery 04/01/09. My doctor also "rasped" the hump that I had. I got my splint out 8 days later....

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Bumps in Nose Bridge After Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty

I had Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty performed a month ago. I had a deviated septum that was blocking the right side of my nose. But now, I have a bump...

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Ball-like Nose Tip After Septoplasty

I had a nose job, a septoplasty, with my nose narrowed and the tip refined. While the nose appears to be smaller, the tip is ball-like, and from the...

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Hitting Nose After Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty Affect Healing?

I had a Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty operation done 5 days ago, and today I was washing my face when I accidentally hit my nose (it is still in the...

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Can Nostril Size Be Evened Without Full Septo-rhinoplasty?

I have a deviated nasal septum which has made my nose moderately crooked on one side, and one nostril bigger than the other. Apart from some...

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Nose Bridge Swelling or Permanent Hump?

I fractured my nose two years ago. Following septoplasty one year ago, I was unhappy with the broadness of my nose and what appeared to be a small...

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Septoplasty and Turbinate Reduction

My nose gets congested on 1 side then switches later. believe this is a turbinate obstruction. during a septoplasty would they remove this entirely?...

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Risk of Perforated Septum After Another Septoplasty?

I underwent Septoplasty a few years ago, but to inadequate satisfaction. I wonder, if I have the procedure again, do I risk a "perforated...

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Explanation for Pain and Drainage Years After Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty?

Is it possible that almost 2 year post septo/rhinoplasty a strut graft or the upper lateral cartilage can shift into the nostril and cause external...

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What is a Turbinate Reduction?

What is a turbinate reduction? I see that it's often done with the septoplasty - are they always done together? Would I need both to help my...

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Does a Deviated Septum Change the Appearance of the Nose?

You can see it alot in the photo I have added, most times it's just one nostril higher then the other it seems but VERY noticable. I hate it and it...

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Septoplasty or Rhinoplasty by an ENT Doctor?

I had my last septoplasty in an ENT clinic but I'm getting a septoplasty/rhinoplasty now because of the injury I had that changed the external...

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Septoplasty Side Effects - Dorsal Augmentation, Turbinate Reduction

I have posted a few questions on this site regarding septoplasty and dorsal augmentation. I will be getting both in junction with turbinate reduction....

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Will Repairing my Septum Straighten my Nose on the Outside Too?

I have a deviated septum from a break about 7 years back. I snore and always have a stuffy nose now. I'd like to get my septum repaired for those...

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Rhinoplasty or Septoplasty for Enlarged Turbinate with Deviated Septum?

I have an enlarged turbinate with a deviated septum. In my X-Ray scan, haziness is seen in right frontal sinus. Opacity is seen in left nasal cavity....

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Septoplasty and Turbinate Reduction Without Splint?

I had septoplasty and turbinate reduction done last week but without splints. Normally i saw septoplasty with splints but my doctor not used them for...

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Can Septoplasty Cause Sleep Apnea?

I believe it is from scarring. The surgery was 9 months ago. I never and repeat never had sleep apnea and I am not overweight and rather thin and in...

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Will Septoplasty Correct Uneven Nostrils?

I have a deviated septum which is pushing into my right nostril and makes it look uneven. My nose is normal, but the right nostril makes it look...

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Risks from Perforated Septum if Left Untreated?

I always have an abnormal amount of dried mucus, crusting and scabbing in my nose and it's always stuffed. Thus, I'm forever picking my nose to...

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Will Septoplasty Change the Outside Shape of my Nose?

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Septoplasty to Include Fixing Nose Hump?

I may have to have a Septoplasty but I also have a small dorsal hump that I want removed. I do not wish to change the shape of my nose, just to get...

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How Long Should One Wait Between Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty?

How long should one wait between having a Septoplasty and a Rhinoplasty or Chin implant? I would like to have it all done at the same time, but my...

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Lump Along Sides of Septum After Septoplasty

I have what feels like a continuous lump running along both sides of my septum, near the bridge of my nose but nowehere near the incision. On the...

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Would Fixing Deviated Septum Be Considered a Cosmetic Procedure?

I'm looking into getting my deviated septum fixed in the near future. Would that be considered cosmetic even though I have trouble breathing and...

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Why Does my Husband Have Such Bad Headaches After Broken Nose?

Injured 10 days ago. Knee to face in Judo class. xray shows possibly 3 breaks. 2 visible on nose and possibly on lower portion of left orbit. He...

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How Will Septo-rhinoplasty Be Done for Bone Blocking Nose?

I'm having a septorhinoplasty done soon, mainly to straighten the septum, but also because I have a bit of bone blocking the left side of my nose (on...

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Does a Septum Piercing Cause a Deviated Septum Problem?

Against my mothers wishes (sorry ma) i plan on getting a septum piercing so i can wear a CBR.., before doing it, am i going to cause a deviated septum...

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Septorhinoplasty and Blue Cross Blue Shield

I am 18/f. I broke my nose a few weeks ago and my doctor said I should get a septorhinoplasty. I know BCBS will cover the reconstructive part of the...

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Will Septoplasty Help with Crooked Nose?

I am going for a Septoplasty on Monday, my nose appears crooked. Can I expect a change in shape from the outside or will it look the same as it did?

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Fat Nose and Deviated Septum Still Present After Septo-Rhinoplasty

I broke my nose about four years ago 8 months ago. I had a Septo-Rhinoplasty for it. However, the results were not what I wanted. It has made my nose...

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Indentation from Pulling out Suture After Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty

I had a Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty 12 days ago when I pulled out a suture connected to a relatively large body of what looked like dried mucus or...

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Could Deviated Septum Cause Same Symptoms As Panic Attack?

My son has been diagnosed by an ENT doctor with a deviated septum. Before this he experienced trouble waking up all through the night, was put on...

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Can a Deviated Septum Cause Persistent Throat Infections?

Can the persistent throat infections be result of deviated septum? Do I need a septoplasty?

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Timing to Fix a Recently Broken Nose and Deviated Septum?

I was sexually assaulted and as a result my nose was broken. The scans show that I have a deviated septum as well as a fractured nose.Because I'm...

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How is Septoplasty Performed?

I have been diagnosed with a deviated septum. Instead of being centrally aligned, the central part of my septum is skewed into my left nostril and...

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Who's Most Qualified to Fix Nose After Septoplasty?

My nostril is seriously, "deeply hollow" due to an aggressive septoplasty done by an ENT doctor. Too much was taken out! Is it possible...

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What Does Shaving Down the Sides of the Nose Mean?

I'm getting a septoplasty and my turbines or something like that cautarized. What does my doctor mean when he also says he's going to "shave down...

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Shaving Nose Hump in a Short Time Possible?

I developed a bump on my nose after Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty, which is hard and basicaly a lifted bone. My surgeon said he wants me to correct it...

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Breathing Problem After Turbinate Reduction and Septoplasty?

I had an enlarged turbinate with a deviated septum. In my X-Ray scan, haziness is seen in right frontal sinus. Opacity is seen in left nasal cavity....

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Will the Cartilage in Your Nose Heal on Its Own?

I was taking 2 meds for pain blocking. One of them dried me out. After several years they took me off it because of nose bleeds, they thought were due...

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Can a Deviated Septum Grow Back Up After Surgery?

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If I Get Septoplasty Covered by Insurance and Want Rhinoplasty, Will the Price for Rhinoplasty Reduce?

I figured since the anesthesia and other stuff will be covered by insurance for the septoplasty, then i wouldn't have to pay as much for rhinoplasty?

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Septoplasty Insurance Coverage and Tip Refinement

I have a deviated septum and it makes it hard to breath. I have Medicaid and other insurance but I have been wanting to refine the tip of my nose as...

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Is Surgery the Only Option to Improve Bad Breath Caused by Deviated Suptum?

My boyfriend has a deviated septum. He has to breathe with his mouth open when he sleeps so the morning breath is terrible. Even after brushing and...

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Doctor Performed Septoplasty on Wrong Side of the Nose?

What action do I take since my dr. performed my Septoplasty on wrong side? The incision sites for both my septoplasty and turbinectomy are on the left...

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No Skin Covering the Septum After Septoplasty

I have undergone extensive Septoplasty 10 days ago for a severely deviated septum. However, I couldn't help but notice now that the thin skin that...

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Slight Crookedness and Swelling Normal After Septoplasty?

I had Septoplasty to straighten my nose because it was very crooked, especially at the top. The doctor told me I could remove my cast ten days after...

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Top-Best Septoplasty Surgeons?

After having faith in 2 doctors (plastic surgeon and ENT) who performed a septoplasty to fix my nose (deviated septum/breathing problems), and having...

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Would the Removal of a Septal Bone Spur Alter the Appearance of My Nose?

I recently had an MRI done because I have sinus problems and it revealed a large septal bone spur. Would the removal of the septal spur alter the...

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Large Internal Scabs 2 Years Post Septoplasty

Had Septoplasty 2 years ago to correct a deviated septum in an attempt to help my sleep apnea. I did not pick my nose at all after the surgery for...

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Difficulty Breathing 6 Weeks After Septoplasty

I had a septoplasty 6 weeks ago. I still cannot breathe normally and my doctor gave me nasal sprays to clear my breathing and it didn't work. He...

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Can Nasal Bridge Cause Breathing Problems Too?

So, I know for a fact I have a Deviated septum. But besides that, I have weird symptoms! When I am in a cold enviroment, my nasal bridge (which has a...

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Thick, Red Mucus After Septoplasty

3 weeks ago I had Septoplasty, I had packing removed 1 week after, and 2 weeks after I had exam and it was all OK, I can breath much better now. What...

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Is Septoplasty a Better Surgery to Repair Deviated Septum?

I was wondering if Septoplasty would be the best procedure for repairing a deviated septum? Or if a broken nose would require a combination of...

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Swelling After Septoplasty

4 weeks after I broke my nose I had a procedure done as it was crooked. I was put to sleep and it took about 15-20 minutes. The surgeon said he did...

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Septoplasty Without Cotton-stuffed Nose?

Hi, I have a deviated septum all my life. I was punched in the nose when I was a little kid. Can I get Septoplasty without stuffing the nose with...

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When/what Symptoms Make Revision Septoplasty a Necessity?

Underwent septoplasty (6 months ago), and since it seems I consistently had under eye tension, headache, breathing "imbalance" feeling, &"moisture"...

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Working with Insurance to Offset Costs of Rhinoplaplasty/Septoplasty

I have an excellent insurance (Kaiser) and already saw a specialist there regarding combined rhinoplasty/septoplasty and got a quote. However, I'd...

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Augmenting the Radix While Removing Nose Hump?

I'm interested in getting a Septoplasty along with a dorsal hump removal. I was told by one of the doctors that I have a low radix, and that I...

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Blocked Nose and Mouth Breathing After Septorhinoplasty

I have done rhinoseptoplasy 4 weeks ago,i feel fulness into my nose and i do mouth breathing. will this go away?

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Very Different Nostrils on Each Side 4 Weeks Post Open Septorhinoplasty

Hi I had open septorhinoplasty 17.september 2010.I had a graft done to straighten the left side of my nose (which was also taken from my nose),hump...

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Do I Have a Deviated Septum?

My nose is crooked. I feel my septum is deviated as well and its making a bit harder for me to breath properly. I just want to know if the septum is...

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Side Profile Looks Big and Long After Septoplasty

I had a septoplasty two weeks ago, as the cartilage on my tip before operation was pushing to one side and needed correcting. My front profile has...

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Septoplasty for Nose Dent?

I got punched in nose but it didn't bleed or hurt. However, it went red, the skin went wrinkly for a few days, and was tender. There is a small dip...

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