Is a functional rhinoplasty sometimes necessary alongside septoplasty? (Photo)

February 7, 2022

I have a deviated septum which makes my nose look quite crooked. It's genetic & got worse throughout puberty. I was advised by an ENT to get a septoplasty (alongside turbinate reduction & sinus surgery). I can never get any air into my left nostril, unless I do the Cottle Maneuver. Because of this, I'm concerned that straightening the septum isn't going to fix my breathing issues, and that a rhinoplasty would be needed to properly straighten my nose to accommodate for a straighter septum.

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February 9, 2022

Answer: Rhinoplasty

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 9, 2022

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