Does this picture show a deviated septum? If so, are there options for fixing just the nostrils and not the rest of the nose? How much would something like that cost?
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It is very difficult to be patient when someone has had nasal surgery to help correct breathing difficulties. Time for results certainly varies from patient to patient, and I must say that the majority of my patients are breathing well through the nose after two weeks; however for...
Septal perforation come in different shapes and sizes. Usually posterior perforations cause very few problems, and often go unnoticed by the patient. Anterior perforations can be a bit more problematic as they may disrupt normal nasal airflow, sometimes resulting in the sensation of...
It sounds like there is plenty of agreement among my colleagues that the tip-plasty is a cosmetic procedure and insurance will not cover any portion of the procedure. I totally agree. In cases such as yours we will often perform the procedure in our office operating room and perform the...