I have a slightly deviated septum. Whenever I run I usually only breathe through my mouth as since I get more air opposed to breathing through my nose. Would a nose job help improve my quality of life when I am exercising? Also, could I get better sleep if my deviated septum is fixed? And would anything change with my exercise induced rhinitis? Thank you all in advance!! You're answers are so very helpful!!!
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Thank you for the question. I have not personally had any patients complain of headaches after septoplasty. I have in fact had a number of patients report that the number of migraines reduced after a septoplasty. Supporting some of the current views of migraine surgery being...
This is certainly doable. As a matter of fact it is very common to undergo aesthetic nasal enhancement at the time of septoplasty. Costs will vary on a host of issues. Discuss this with your septoplasty surgeon prior to the day of surgery. Good luck. Dr. G
No, a septoplasty is
solely intended to correct problems associated with a deviated septum. The
septoplasty procedure is directed at the internal structure of your nose and
will therefore have no affect on the appearance of your nose. If you are
concerned with changing the way your nose looks, a...