Is it safe to have undergo the aesthetic component of a rhinoplasty assuming there is a sinus infection?

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I will be needing a functional rhinoplasty, since I have a deviated septum, hypertrophic turbinates, paradoxical middle turbinate and sinusitis. I am also looking to fix a few aspects of my nose in terms of aesthetics. According to best practice, is it recommendable for me to first resolve the functional aspect through an ENT, and then to wait some to receive another surgery by the plastic surgeon? Or is it safe for an ENT and plastic surgeon to operate on me during a single operation?

Paul Durand, MD · Answer

When sinus surgery is done with rhinoplasty, the risk of infections could rise. For this reason, in particular sinusitis conditions, rhinoplasty and sinus surgery shouldn't be combined. However, in cases of non-purulent sinusitis, a septorhinoplasty can be done simultaneously with sinus surgery while using antibiotic prophylaxis. This is particularly the case when a septorhinoplasty is required to get enough access to the sinus system. It would be best to consult your plastic surgeon of choice to review your case and decide the best option.

Robert Ciardullo, MD · Answer

Could you have functional and aesthetic surgery simultaneously? It is a matter of choice. You can have the functional and aesthetic surgery done concurrently or in separate sittings. Similarly in some cases an ENT surgeon performs the functional surgery while a plastic surgeon performs the aesthetic surgery, while in other cases a single surgeon from either background performs both. In the latter case that surgeon is usually a specialist in rhinoplasty and comes either from an ENT background or a plastic surgery background but limits his practice to surgery of the nose.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Much more information is needed, such as a full set of facial photographs from all angles, and your prospective surgeon is going to need to evaluate the CAT scan of your sinuses. Endoscopic sinus surgery and septoplasty and cosmetic rhinoplasty can all be performed simultaneously under one anesthesia with one recovery. Best to seek out a double board-certified ENT/Facial plastic surgeon with extensive experience

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