I have been noticing that I have difficulty breathing out of one nostril more then the other. I then realized that if I lift up the tip of my nose, I feel and hear a "popping" noise and then I can breathe easier out of that nostril. I have no idea what that noise could be? I also have a dorsal hump, and I'm not sure exactly if that is from tip ptsosis, or if it truly is a less then ideal shape of the bone. Is it possible to receive a more desirable shape to my nose, and fix the breathing issue?
June 7, 2015
Answer: Functional nasal surgery and cosmetic rhinoplasty are 2 completely separate procedures. There are many issues inside the nose that can cause nasal obstruction for which functional nasal surgery can improve airflow.These are a deviated nasal septum, turbinate hypertrophy, valve collapse, vestibular stenosis, allergies and chronic sinusitis. Each one of these is treated differently with either medications or surgery. Once you have failed medical management, consideration for surgical management can be entertained. Medical necessity must be documented prior to undergoing any functional surgery. Functional surgery will not change the shape of nose, only improve air flow. A cosmetic rhinoplasty must be paid for by the patient and can change the shape of the nose such as lifting the tip, reducing the dorsal hump, and narrowing the tip and the bridge. For more information and diagrams about the differences between the 2 procedures, please see the video below
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June 7, 2015
Answer: Functional nasal surgery and cosmetic rhinoplasty are 2 completely separate procedures. There are many issues inside the nose that can cause nasal obstruction for which functional nasal surgery can improve airflow.These are a deviated nasal septum, turbinate hypertrophy, valve collapse, vestibular stenosis, allergies and chronic sinusitis. Each one of these is treated differently with either medications or surgery. Once you have failed medical management, consideration for surgical management can be entertained. Medical necessity must be documented prior to undergoing any functional surgery. Functional surgery will not change the shape of nose, only improve air flow. A cosmetic rhinoplasty must be paid for by the patient and can change the shape of the nose such as lifting the tip, reducing the dorsal hump, and narrowing the tip and the bridge. For more information and diagrams about the differences between the 2 procedures, please see the video below
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June 8, 2015
Answer: Rhinoplasty The structure and the anatomy of the nose must be properly addressed and carefully thought of before performing any surgery. Remember , It is as important to breath well as it is to have an attractive nose. You must have a proper evaluation of your nose from both the external as well as internal issues. Once this is done your surgeon will have a carefully planned out operation. It is important to know that a person can breathe perfectly normal prior to rhinoplasty and after cosmetic changes can have difficulty breathing. That is why you must need an experienced surgeon to perform this operation who has expertise in rhinoplasty
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June 8, 2015
Answer: Rhinoplasty The structure and the anatomy of the nose must be properly addressed and carefully thought of before performing any surgery. Remember , It is as important to breath well as it is to have an attractive nose. You must have a proper evaluation of your nose from both the external as well as internal issues. Once this is done your surgeon will have a carefully planned out operation. It is important to know that a person can breathe perfectly normal prior to rhinoplasty and after cosmetic changes can have difficulty breathing. That is why you must need an experienced surgeon to perform this operation who has expertise in rhinoplasty
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