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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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Nose Straightening During Septoplasty?

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Does Medicaid Cover Fixing a Deviated Septum?

My daughter was scheduled for having a deviated septum repaired. She doesn't sleep well at night and can barely breath out of her nose. My husband...

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

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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Los Angeles Septoplasty Doctor Recommendations

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

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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Okay to Have Third Surgery After Septorhinoplasty and Rhinoplasty?

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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Waiting After Pregnancy to Have Deviated Septum Repaired?

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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Breathing Troubles Caused by Bump on my Nose?

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 Septal Spur Cause Nasal Dryness?

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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Septoplasty to Improve Nostril Symmetry

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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Will Septoplasty Correct Smaller/crooked Nostril Too?

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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Will Septoplasty Get Rid of the Bump on my Nose?

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

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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Will Septoplasty Surgery Limit or Effect my Wedding/honeymoon (1 month apart)?

I'm having septoplasty surgery and trying to fit it in before my wedding. My concern is my wedding is set for May 26th and my honeymoon at Disney...

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Septoplasty after right punch to my nose

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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How Many Types of Septoplasty Incision Techniques Are Offered?

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

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Will Getting my Deviated Septum Fixed Help Prevent Sinus Infections?

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

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 You Recommend a Surgeon in Austin for SeptoRhinoplasty?

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 Septoplasty Help Me? Is There Any Hope for Me?

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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Will a Septoplasty Fix My Nose?

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

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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What Are the Three Options for Anesthesia During Septoplasty?

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

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

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

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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Septoplasty with Bilateral Turbinate Reduction?

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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Overgrown Jaw+Poor Mobility of Upper Lip+Nose Breathing Problem= Deviated Septum? (photo)

I always had pain in my jaw so I went to maxillo-facial Dr. he told me that my jaw was overgrown and deviated. I suffer from breathing too. so I was...

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

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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Will Medicaid Cover All Cost for a Septorhinoplasty?

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 Have a Septoplasty Without Having Tip Work? Want Natural Look

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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When is a Spreader Graft Needed During a Septoplasty Procedure?

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

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

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

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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Is It Safe to Both Fix a Very Deviated Septum and Reshape the Nose in One Operation?

I understand fixing a deviated septum can result in a loss of a lot of blood and some Doctors insist on doing two separate operations. My Doctor said...

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Can Septoplasty Correct a Small Hump?

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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Can Septoplasty help improve the appearance of my nose?

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

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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Can a Deviated Septum Cause Headaches and Migraines? (photo)

I have been having migraine type headaches for some time but the focus of pain is generally inside my right eye socket and around the bridge of my...

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

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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Compare Outcome of Septoplasty or Use of CPAP Machine.

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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Cincinnati Ohio ENT Recommendations

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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Tonsillectomy and a Septoplasty Surgeries Together?

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

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

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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Bent Septum/Septal Surgery?

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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Quitting Smoking 2 Weeks Before Septoplasty Nose Surgery

I smoke about 2-4 cigarets a day and have for years. My revision (second) septoplasty / turbinate reduction surgery is in a little over two weeks and...

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Can a Septal Perforation Be Fixed? Does It Need To Be?

Hello I hear Septal perforation can be fixed? is this true? the other Question do people live okay with a septal Perforations? Mine is from a Surgery?...

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Do I Need a Septoplasty?

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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Septoplasty with Aesthetic Work As Well? (photo)

Hi- I am a 16 year old girl and will be getting septoplasty in a few months due to breathing troubles and chronic, recurrent sinus infections. In...

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Doctor Recommendation for Septorhinoplasty in San Francisco

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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Can Insurance Cover My Deviated Septum Issues

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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Septoplasty and Endoscopic Sinus Surgery for a Nasal Polyp?

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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Credible Nasal Reconstruction Surgeons in KS?

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

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

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

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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What Could I Expect From Insurance Coverage If I Combined Septoplasty and Tip Rhinoplasty?

I will soon be getting a septoplasty, which my insurance will cover completely, done to improve my breathing. I've been considering getting a tip...

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

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

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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Could Rhinoplasty Worsen the Nasal Obstruction?

I had a nasal trauma last year and i had my nasal septum deviated to the right side and my nasal bone broken, now I'm suffering from a mild...

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

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

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

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

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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Septoplasty/Turbinate = Smaller Nose?

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...

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How Soon Can I Get Septoplasty After my Rhinoplasty?

I had open rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago and now my ps said I will need septoplasty. My tip is very crooket to the right and I am so upset. I can't...

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Deviated Septum with Throbbing Pain & Pressure, Will Septoplasty Help Relieve Pain?

I suffer a throbbing pressure/pain between nose & eye on one side. I take ibuprofen &treat it with steroid drops but it recurs every week,...

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Is This a Deviated Septum? (photo)

Does this picture show a deviated septum? If so, are there options for fixing just the nostrils and not the rest of the nose? How much would something...

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Septoplasty Using Local Anesthesia Vs General Anesthesia?

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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Can Nasal Passages Be Drained Withour Fixing a Deviated Septum?

Can Nasal Passages Be Drained Withour Fixing a Deviated Septum?

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Will Insurance Cover My Septoplasty? I Have Asthma, Severe Allergies and Breathing Difficulties. (photo)

Hello, I am 19y/o, I have had asthma my whole life & severe allergies. My allergist always makes reference to my severely deviated Septum, Though...

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How Can I Find a Plastic Surgeon Who Specializes in Not Only Rhinoplasty but Septoplasty and Turbinate Reduction?

I have only had 1 consultation and was told that my surgery would be more extensive because I would need rhinoplasty to file down my dorsal hump and...

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

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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Am I a Good Candidate for Septoplasty/rhinoplasty? (photo)

I'm 23 years old, healthy, nonsmoker. I feel like my nose is crooked and throwing off the general symmetry of my face. I also have noticed my...

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Perforated Septum From Sutent- Options?

My husband is in the 3rd week of his second cycle of Sutent 50 mg daily (4 wks on / 2 wks off) taken for stage 4 RCC. He had a radical left...

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Nose Is Crooked, I Have a Runny Nose and Difficulty Breathing After a Nose Fracture 6 Months Ago. Will This Tx Work For Me?

I had a nose fracture 6 months ago. I told an ENT doctor that I'm having difficulty breathing, runny nose only when I look down for a long period...

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Why Did the Pre-op Nurse Say No Exercise Before Surgery?

I am getting a 30 minute outpatient surgery for deviated septum. I asked pre-op nurse if I could workout before surgery. To get nervous energy out of...

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Boxing After Surgery? When Can I Resume Contact Sports?

Hi, I will be getting a SeptoRhinoPlaste done in 2 weeks, I am wondering, Will I be allowed to box on a Heavy bag (A punching bag) after its done? How...

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Deviated Septum. Should I Seek A Second Opinion? (photo)

My ENT did not think this (attached photo) deviated septum could be the cause of my recurring headaches and sinus infections. Should I seek a second...

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Is Nose Packing Necessary After Septorhinoplasty?

I had a nose surgery when I was on my 20's. I broke my nose years ago but I have a deviated suptum which was never addressed in my past surgery....

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I Have a Septal Perforation in my Nose. I Live in Nashville and Need Someone to Recommend an ENT to Discuss With. Know Anyone?

I Have a Septal Perforation in my Nose. I Live in Nashville and Need Someone to Recommend an ENT to Discuss With. Know Anyone?

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How Old is to Old for Septoplasty. I Am 60. Have Had It Done in my 20's, And Need it Again?

Dr wants me to have Septoplasy done. I have had deviated septum for over forty years. I have nosebleeds now for the last 3-4 years for which I go once...

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Lower Rhinoplasty Sounds Too Aggressive, Alternatives? (photo)

Im getting a septoplasty and turbinectomy, Id also like to have the look of my nose changed. I feel it turns up and pulls on my upper lip. My ENT doc...

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Can I Go Paintball Shooting 1-2 Months After Septorhinoplasty?

Hi, I'm getting a SeptoRhinoPlaste soon, Would I be able to go paintball shooting about a month after? my surgeon told me I would have to be very...

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Constant Mucus on Tongue From Nose Why? Also, Inflamed Gums Due to Mucus, Causing Gingivitis and Loose Tooth?

Mucus in right nose is constantly on my tongue In the pass I developed Lymph nodes behind ears but every time I asked a Dr. about them I...

Septorhinoplasty Surgeon Recommendation in North Carolina?

I have been told by my ENT specialist I require surgery on my deviated septum and would also like to have my crooked nose fixed. Do you have a...

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Is Revision Rhino/Chin Augment/Lip Reduction Even Possible? And if Yes, How Much Will It Cost? (photo)

I'm 20,male.And I've a Deviated Nasal Septum,for which I've been operated once(Septoplasty+FESS) But,not only my septum remains deviated,...

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Can I Get my Deviated Septum Fixed in Three Weeks? If Not What Can I Do? I Leave for an Internship and then Study Abroad.

I have a diagnosed deviated septum. I need to get three procedures done: septoplasty, turbinateplasty, and rhinoplasty to fix all of the problems....

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