I have a septum perforation(from trauma)my nose has changed shape I hate it! It's crooked&big: so self conscious about it! My septum bleeds&crusts.been to see 3 surgeons 2 said they will not operate because it could callapse.1 said they will because the hole is about 1cm&there is enough cartilage above my hole to a file a few mm down,straighten it &make it more attractive! Could it callapse?If it did can it be re built or would I have a dip in my nose? hes going to Use a button. please help?
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May 14, 2015
Answer: When should a septal perforation be fixed?
Your concern is understandable and it is realistic to consider rhinoplasty to get the improvements you are looking for. In my practice I use computer imaging to help patients visualize the potential changes to the shape of the nose while developing a surgical plan. Narrowing the tip of the n...
Him the better question should be ....why does your child need a rhinoplasty? Rhinoplasty procedures are reserved for the teen years specifically around 15-16 when the sometimes have stopped,growing.,unless your child has some type of craniofacial deformity such as a cleft lip/ palate which is...