I went In for a consultation for Rhinoplasty and was told I have a slight deviated septum and that Plastic Surgeons do not perform this surgery. Is this correct or can I find a Plastic Surgeon to perform both my Septoplasty and rhinoplasty surgery?
Answer: Find a facial plastic surgeon In general, facial plastic surgeons have more experience than full body plastic surgeons in terms of addressing deviated septums and breathing during rhinoplasty. However, there are some full body plastic surgeons that are excellent nasal surgeons. Consider yourself lucky that the plastic surgeon you saw was honest about his areas of expertise and see if he can refer you to someone who can address the cosmetic and breathing aspects of your nose. Best of luck.
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Answer: Find a facial plastic surgeon In general, facial plastic surgeons have more experience than full body plastic surgeons in terms of addressing deviated septums and breathing during rhinoplasty. However, there are some full body plastic surgeons that are excellent nasal surgeons. Consider yourself lucky that the plastic surgeon you saw was honest about his areas of expertise and see if he can refer you to someone who can address the cosmetic and breathing aspects of your nose. Best of luck.
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January 7, 2016
Answer: Do Plastic Surgeons perform Septoplasty? Plastic surgeons with extensive nasal surgery experience routinely perform septoplasties as well as external rhinoplasties.I
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January 7, 2016
Answer: Do Plastic Surgeons perform Septoplasty? Plastic surgeons with extensive nasal surgery experience routinely perform septoplasties as well as external rhinoplasties.I
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January 7, 2016
Answer: Do Plastic Surgeons Perform Septoplasty? A Plastic Surgeon who has an interest in Rhinoplasty will almost certainly be trained and experienced in septoplasty. An isolated anatomically deviated septum that isn't causing functional compromise does not necessarily need to be straightened, but the septum is frequently used as a source of cartilage grafts. I recommend that you choose your Surgeon based on the level of interest that he/she has in Rhinoplasty and the results you are shown. Either a Facial Plastic Surgeon or Plastic Surgeon is acceptable for this procedure.
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January 7, 2016
Answer: Do Plastic Surgeons Perform Septoplasty? A Plastic Surgeon who has an interest in Rhinoplasty will almost certainly be trained and experienced in septoplasty. An isolated anatomically deviated septum that isn't causing functional compromise does not necessarily need to be straightened, but the septum is frequently used as a source of cartilage grafts. I recommend that you choose your Surgeon based on the level of interest that he/she has in Rhinoplasty and the results you are shown. Either a Facial Plastic Surgeon or Plastic Surgeon is acceptable for this procedure.
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January 7, 2017
Answer: Septoplasty Thank you for your question. Most rhinoplasty surgeons will frequently perform septoplasty if for no other reason than they use cartilage from the septum for grafting purposes. They are certainly less likely to perform isolated septoplasty to improve breathing than say an otolaryngologist, or facial plastic surgeon, but a routine septoplasty is not particularly challenging of an operation. If you have a severe septal deviation or significant dorsal or caudal deviation, its probably prudent to see someone who performs complex or reconstructive nasal surgery, but this doesn't sound like your case. All the best!
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January 7, 2017
Answer: Septoplasty Thank you for your question. Most rhinoplasty surgeons will frequently perform septoplasty if for no other reason than they use cartilage from the septum for grafting purposes. They are certainly less likely to perform isolated septoplasty to improve breathing than say an otolaryngologist, or facial plastic surgeon, but a routine septoplasty is not particularly challenging of an operation. If you have a severe septal deviation or significant dorsal or caudal deviation, its probably prudent to see someone who performs complex or reconstructive nasal surgery, but this doesn't sound like your case. All the best!
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Answer: Septoplasty for slightly deviated nasal septum? A septoplasty is only performed to improve air flow dynamics through the nose, and it is not performed when there is only slight deviation. Medical necessity must be documented at the time of examination and consultation for billing a septoplasty to a medical insurance company. A rhinoplasty is considered cosmetic, must be paid for by the patient. A busy rhinoplasty surgeon will know how to perform a septoplasty, if needed. For more information and diagrams explaining the differences between a rhinoplasty and a septoplasty, please see the video below
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Answer: Septoplasty for slightly deviated nasal septum? A septoplasty is only performed to improve air flow dynamics through the nose, and it is not performed when there is only slight deviation. Medical necessity must be documented at the time of examination and consultation for billing a septoplasty to a medical insurance company. A rhinoplasty is considered cosmetic, must be paid for by the patient. A busy rhinoplasty surgeon will know how to perform a septoplasty, if needed. For more information and diagrams explaining the differences between a rhinoplasty and a septoplasty, please see the video below
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