Hi, I need some advice whether I should get septoplasty or not, whether it is worth it, what benefits can I experience. I'm 28 year old male, height: 5'11, weight: 78kg, Indian. I feel I have a deviated septum, most of the time I have difficulty breathing from the left nostril, right nostril breathing is fine. During summers sometime I experience nose bleeds especially when my nose get dry, I think all of my nose bleeds came from the left nostril.
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Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your situatuon, I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person. You need a detailed intranasal evaluation.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D...
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