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Septoplasty Vs Rhinoplasty for Crooked Nose? 22 answers

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...

Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty Using Local Anesthesia? 20 answers

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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Nose Straightening During Septoplasty? 19 answers

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

Septoplasty or Rhinoplasty by an ENT Doctor? 19 answers

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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Insurance Coverage for Septoplasty 11 answers

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 Side Effects - Dorsal Augmentation, Turbinate Reduction 10 answers

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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Cost of Septoplasty? 9 answers

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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Will Septoplasty Correct Uneven Nostrils? 9 answers

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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How Much Does a Septoplasty Cost? 8 answers

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Risk of Perforated Septum After Another Septoplasty? 8 answers

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

Rhinoplasty or Septoplasty for Enlarged Turbinate with Deviated Septum? 8 answers

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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Would Fixing Deviated Septum Be Considered a Cosmetic Procedure? 8 answers

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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How is Septoplasty Performed? 8 answers

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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Will Septoplasty Get Rid of the Bump on my Nose? 8 answers

I have a deviated nasal septum, would having a septoplasty operation straighten the external appearance of my nose if the deviation is the primary...

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What Kind of Donor Cartilage is Used to Correct a Saddle Deformity During a Septoplasty? 8 answers

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Septoplasty with Bilateral Turbinate Reduction? 8 answers

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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How Long Should One Wait Between Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty? 7 answers

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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Septoplasty to Include Fixing Nose Hump? 7 answers

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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Will Septoplasty Change the Outside Shape of my Nose? 7 answers

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Septoplasty Recovery - Time, Tips, How Long? 6 answers

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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Septoplasty and Turbinate Reduction 6 answers

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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Septoplasty Vs Rhino-septoplasty for Deviated Septum? 6 answers

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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Will Septoplasty Help with Crooked Nose? 6 answers

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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Is Septoplasty a Better Surgery to Repair Deviated Septum? 6 answers

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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What Are the Three Options for Anesthesia During Septoplasty? 6 answers

Is one type of anesthesia referred to as twilight sedation? How often is this option used during septoplasty?

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Waiting on ENT Appointment for Injured Nose. Should I Be Concerned? 6 answers

Called appointments today about my ENT visit only to be told that the consultant didn't sign me off for an appointment now say it'll be Monday...

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How is a Long and Bent Nose with Narrow Bridge Corrected? 6 answers

I would like to know what techniques of rhinoplasty or septoplasty are used to correct a long and bent nose with an excessively narrow bridge? How...

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Do I Have Nasal Septum Deviation? If I Do, Should I Have Surgery to Fix It? 6 answers

My right nostril bleeds very often, sometimes for no apparent reason at all. My nose is very slightly turned to the right (almost unnoticeable). My...

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Do I Need a Septoplasty? 6 answers

I've been to my ENT twice, he's advised me to get a septoplasty but I am skeptical. I've gotten a cat scan, xrays of my sinuses and could...

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What is a Turbinate Reduction? 5 answers

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 breathing?

Can Nostril Size Be Evened Without Full Septo-rhinoplasty? 5 answers

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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Does a Deviated Septum Change the Appearance of the Nose? 5 answers

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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Will Repairing my Septum Straighten my Nose on the Outside Too? 5 answers

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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How Will Septo-rhinoplasty Be Done for Bone Blocking Nose? 5 answers

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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Septorhinoplasty and Blue Cross Blue Shield 5 answers

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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Would the Removal of a Septal Bone Spur Alter the Appearance of My Nose? 5 answers

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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Working with Insurance to Offset Costs of Rhinoplaplasty/Septoplasty 5 answers

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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Okay to Have Third Surgery After Septorhinoplasty and Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

I had a Septorhinoplasty to correct a broken nose. The surgeon should have made my nose thinner, but I think it looks the same and it's been over a...

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Breathing Troubles Caused by Bump on my Nose? 5 answers

I have severe snoring, and trouble breathing through my nose almost always. Unless I have just left a hot shower and the steam has cleared my nasal...

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Can Septoplasty Reduce How Prominent my Septum is when Looking Straight at Me? 5 answers

My septum is really prominent when looking directly at me and when I smile it looks even worse, would septoplasty be able to flatten my septum so when...

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How Many Types of Septoplasty Incision Techniques Are Offered? 5 answers

Are there any benefits of one type of septoplasty procedure versus another type?

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Will Insurance Cover my Septoplasty And/or Rhinoplasty? I've Developed Sleep Apnea. 5 answers

I sustained a trauma to my nose in 2005. My nose was pushed to the side of my face. The doctor cracked it back into place, but it is still misaligned...

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Can Insurance Cover My Deviated Septum Issues 5 answers

About 10 years ago I was hit in the face with a baseball ( talking trash to my sister) , my nose has always looked fine on the outside. On the inside...

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Does a Septum Piercing Cause a Deviated Septum Problem? 4 answers

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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Can a Deviated Septum Cause Persistent Throat Infections? 4 answers

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

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What Does Shaving Down the Sides of the Nose Mean? 4 answers

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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If I Get Septoplasty Covered by Insurance and Want Rhinoplasty, Will the Price for Rhinoplasty Reduce? 4 answers

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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Top-Best Septoplasty Surgeons? 4 answers

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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Can Nasal Bridge Cause Breathing Problems Too? 4 answers

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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Septoplasty Without Cotton-stuffed Nose? 4 answers

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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Septal Deviation of 5-6mm and Nasal Septal Spur: Severe Enough to Need Septoplasty? 4 answers

I have had constant nasal congestion, head aches, sinus infections, ear infections, pressure in my ears, and post nasal drip for a while now. I...

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Will Septoplasty Help Me? Is There Any Hope for Me? 4 answers

I have had two nose jobs one big one and one smaller revision. The revision seem to make my nose even more crooked and now its flat on one side. It...

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Can Septoplasty Be Done if Only the Nose is Not Straight but I Can Breath Well ?? 4 answers

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Will a Septoplasty Fix My Nose? 4 answers

Hi. I very much like one side of my nose (the side profile and even an angle profile) but not the other side as they are very different will a...

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HIV Positive - Can I Still Get Surgery to Correct My Breathing? 4 answers

I recently went to see a ear, nose, and throat doctor about not being able to breath out of the left side of my nose. I do have HIV. He said due to...

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Closed Reduction Performed at 7 Days but I Still Have a Deviated Septum, What Can Be Done? 4 answers

My nose was injured and 7 days later an ENT consultant told me my nose was broken and did not mention my deviated septum. He reset the bridge of the...

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When is a Spreader Graft Needed During a Septoplasty Procedure? 4 answers

Where is the cartilage taken from when a spreader graft is needed for septoplasty?

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When Do Septoplasties Improve Nasal Passage As Well As Straightening of the Nose? 4 answers

Is there a particular technique and/or patient scenario that a septoplasty will resolve a crooked nose and airway problem that is highly successfully...

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Septoplasty and Endoscopic Sinus Surgery for a Nasal Polyp? 4 answers

Is it possible to have a septoplasty and endoscopic sinus surgery for a nasal polyp at the same time? Are the side effects similar? How long is the...

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Fat Nose and Deviated Septum Still Present After Septo-Rhinoplasty 3 answers

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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Will the Cartilage in Your Nose Heal on Its Own? 3 answers

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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Augmenting the Radix While Removing Nose Hump? 3 answers

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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Septoplasty for Nose Dent? 3 answers

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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Los Angeles Septoplasty Doctor Recommendations 3 answers

I need to have my deviated septum fixed and change my nose. I live in Los Angeles and I'm looking for a reputable and qualified doctor who knows what...

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Can Septoplasty/SMD Surgery Bring the Tip of my Nose More Central? 3 answers

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Can Septal Spur Cause Nasal Dryness? 3 answers

I had septoplasty done for my C shaped septum a year back.The doctor only straightened the front part of the septum .The back and upper part of the...

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My Septum Feels Crooked and is Really Uncomfortable. Is It Deviated? 3 answers

About five years ago, my nose started to feel 'crooked.' It doesn't really look crooked- this isn't a cosmetic question. Over time,...

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Can I Have a Septoplasty Without Having Tip Work? Want Natural Look 3 answers

I have a deviated septum that has caused the bridge of my nose to look anything but straight. I also have a droopy nose, maybe something similar to...

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Is This a Sign of a Deviated Septum (Symptoms: Lack of Sleep) ? 3 answers

Hi, I'm a 19 year old male from London. I recieved a strong blow to my nose about 4 years ago causing it to be crooked and deviated. When I...

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Can Septoplasty Correct a Small Hump? 3 answers

Hi, I'm not a native English speaker, so please forgive my grammar mistakes. I've developed a septal deviation in recent years and my...

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Septal Devation of 5-6 Mm - Is This Severe? 3 answers

I didn't respond to nasal sprays and meds that my dr had given me so she ordered a ct scan of my paranasal sinuses and it concluded that I have a...

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Can Septoplasty help improve the appearance of my nose? 3 answers

I broke my nose a while ago since then i have a huge hump and wide bottom... from the front its not too bad but when i smile and from the side its...

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Doctor Recommendation for Septorhinoplasty in San Francisco 3 answers

I am looking for specific name recommendations of facial and plastic surgeons practicing in the Bay Area who are especially skilled in primary...

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I Have a Deviated Septum and the Doctor Also Said It Was Deflected. What Does This Mean? 3 answers

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Tonsillectomy and a Septoplasty Surgeries Together? 3 answers

Can I have a tonsillectomy and a septoplasty performed at the same time, or will I need to plan time off of work for two separate surgeries and...

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What is the Cost,forsepto,turbinnate Reduction,andaspreader Graft Also Surgery Time?$$$ 3 answers

Septoplasty,tubbinate,and spreader graft how much?$$$ also time involved?and are comlications increased with more time needed?

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Bent Septum/Septal Surgery? 3 answers

Had my ENT appointment yesterday (Wed) he told I have a bend in my septum almost straight away, its more my right passage way thats obstructed so they...

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

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Concerns About Septoplasty- Can It Cause More Problems? (photo) 3 answers

When I was 16 I had my nose broken. I was previously very happy with the appearance of my nose but afterwards there seemed to be a slight bend. I have...

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Who Should Do the Operations on Patients Who Need Septoplasty Due to Breathing Difficulties? 3 answers

Would I find equally qualified septoplasty ENTs as compared to plastic surgeons?

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Can Nasal Passages Be Drained Withour Fixing a Deviated Septum? 3 answers

Can Nasal Passages Be Drained Withour Fixing a Deviated Septum?

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Septoplasty Using Local Anesthesia Vs General Anesthesia? 3 answers

I was scheduled to have Septoplasty surgery a few years ago and while undergoing the induction anesthesia I developed hypotension after I was given...

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Risks from Perforated Septum if Left Untreated? 2 answers

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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Timing to Fix a Recently Broken Nose and Deviated Septum? 2 answers

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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Could Deviated Septum Cause Same Symptoms As Panic Attack? 2 answers

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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Septoplasty Insurance Coverage and Tip Refinement 2 answers

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? 2 answers

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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Will Septoplasty Correct Smaller/crooked Nostril Too? 2 answers

I have a straight nose but a crooked septum that makes my left nostril smaller crooked... The septum is pushing my nose to the left and lower than the...

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Septoplasty to Improve Nostril Symmetry 2 answers

I have a deviated septum and have trouble with breathing and stuffiness on one side. I also get headaches fairly frequently. The ENT Dr. says the...

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My Septum is Not Straight... What Procedure Can Fix This? Would I Need a Nose Job? 2 answers

I noticed over the last 5 years my septum has kind of shifted and now my nose isn't symmetrical. How can I fix this? Would this cost as much as a...

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Extracorporeal Septoplasty - Very Risky? Does It Weaken the Nose? 2 answers

I had reconstructive septorhinoplasty a year ago, the surgeon was a jack of all trades and did many different procedures. Initially my nose appeared...

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Septoplasty after right punch to my nose 2 answers

I broke my nose from a right punch to the left side of my nose about 7 months ago. My septum is crooked and blocks breathing from my right nostril....

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Do I Have a Deviated Septum? 2 answers

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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Will Getting my Deviated Septum Fixed Help Prevent Sinus Infections? 2 answers

I've gotten a sinus infection and uri almost monthly for about a year now and was told by my PCP that my ins. will pay for a nose job. I like the...

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What Kind of Surgery Do I Need to Fix my Nose and Breathing Troubles? 2 answers

I have broken my nose four times. I have trouble breathing, on a good day both nostrils work, but most days only one is functioning. Along with...

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Cincinnati Ohio ENT Recommendations 2 answers

I have a deviated septum, bone spur and my left nostril is almost closed. I am 30 yr old but have had severe breathing problems since I can remember....

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Compare Outcome of Septoplasty or Use of CPAP Machine. 2 answers

Should I have septoplasty or undergo sleep testing to get a CPAP machine? I broke my nose in a car wreck six years ago and recently have begun snoring...

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Credible Nasal Reconstruction Surgeons in KS? 2 answers

Is there anyone in the midwest (Kansas to be exact) if you can't afford to travel that can fix a surgically worsend deviated septum with a...

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Am I Eligible for Septoplasty? I Have 30% Deviated Septum. 2 answers

I went to an ENT for a deviated septum, I was told my left side was deviated by 30 percent, I have breathing problems through my nose he prescribed me...

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How is Septoplasty to Correct a Deviated Septum Done for a Seven-year-old? 2 answers

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I Can Only Breathe from One Side of my Nose Which Changes Day To Day, What's The Cause? 2 answers

I can only breathe from one side of my nose, and that side changes throughout the day. This has been going on for as long as I can remember. While...

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I Have a Fractured Nose & Damaged Septum, Dr. Says Only Septum Should Be Corrected, Is this Right? 2 answers

I asked a question few wks ago about being pregnant & maybe having a fractured nose. Went to an ENT & my nose is fractured & my septum has...

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Why Does my Husband Have Such Bad Headaches After Broken Nose? 1 answer

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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Waiting After Pregnancy to Have Deviated Septum Repaired? 1 answer

I had a miscarriage around 8 weeks ago and we are going to try to get pregnant again, but I need to have a deviated septum fixed. I really don't want...

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Can You Recommend a Surgeon in Austin for SeptoRhinoplasty? 1 answer

18 yr old female had a Septoplasty in 5/09. She sustained a subsequent injury to her nose and has received recommendation for Septoplasty/Rhinoplasty...

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Will Medicaid Cover All Cost for a Septorhinoplasty? 1 answer

Two doctor have told me I have a deviated septum, and my nose has a 'bump'. I can constantly feel the weight and pressure from it. I was...

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Can I Get Septo/Rhinoplasty if I Have Radiesse in my Cheeks? 1 answer

I am 27 years old and considering septo/rhinoplasty in December. In April I had Radiesse injected into my cheeks and near the sides of the nose where...

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