I'm a 17 years old girl and want to get a nose surgery to fix my deviated septum, the small bump on my bridge and maybe make the tip of my nose smaller. I was wondering if a doctor can fix all of these problems at once or if it takes more than one surgery. Also, can a cosmetic doctor fix my medical problem (deviated septum) or do I need a certain type of a doctor to fix the medical problems and another to make my nose prettier? My nose isn't really big or ugly but I just feel insecure about it.
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October 31, 2017
Answer: Fixing my deviated septum and make my nose look prettier- can one doctor do both?
Nasal Splints provide some gentle pressure on the septum after surgery to reduce swelling or a hematoma. Common splints called Doyle splints have a tube that allows a breathing passage. Depending on how the splints are placed and the size of the nostril area, these types of splints...
Dear katt93Thanks for the question. Rhinoplasty is used to correct malformation in the nose, including assymetry. A rhinoplasty may even be medically necessary if your nasal assymetry affects your breathing. Cheek and chin augmentation are the most effective procedures for correcting severe...
Hello, and sorry to hear about the issues you are experiencing. In general, the minimum recommended age to have rhinoplasty is as follows: 1) Girls - 15 years old2) Boys - 16 years oldI would recommend seeking the advice of a board certified rhinoplasty specialist. I hope this helps, and I wish...
