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 the sides of my upper nose cartilage?" Is that going to think it out up there or get rid of the bump or what?
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Rhinoplasty can dramatically impact the appearance of the
nose. When this procedure is performed with local anesthesia alone the response
varies from patient to patient. Unfortunately, we frequently see patients who
have significant pain and discomfort during the injection process when...
Your nasal breathing issues are most likely associated with your septal deviation. The fact that you have consistent obstruction on one side verses the other is a critical piece of information. If this changed throughout the day or night then a separate issue of turbinate hypertrophy...
This could be the subject of a 2 hour lecture. The simple answer is yes. However, septoplasty alone usually has only a limited effect on the shape of the nose. You should ask your doctor, as he has axamined you and is better able to answer this question. When there is extreme deviation of the...
