Considering multiple surgeries - what procedures would you recommend? (Photo)

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I am pretty sure I have suffered with a deviated septum my entire life. I have always had issues breathing on one side and my nostrils are slightly uneven. I plan to now that I have insurance visit a primary doctor and see what they think as well. I have also always just hated my nose in general, I was bullied for a long time so it would be nice to finally also enjoy the appearance as well. What procedures would you recommend?

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

You would benefit from a rhinoplasty and septoplasty.  The rhinoplasty will correct the dorsal hump and increase the angle of the nasal columella.  Your nose is inclined to one side and the septoplasty will correct this as well as the medial crura.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

To make the diagnosis of a deviated nasal septum, this requires an in-person examination to look inside the nose. A Septoplasty is performed when there's a deviated septum blocking airflow. A septoplasty is billed to the patient's medical insurance, but you can still can expect co-pays and deductibles. A Cosmetic rhinoplasty accomplishes improvement to the look of the nose, such as shaving down the dorsal hump, and adding a cartilage graft to the depression on the right side of the nasal tip. Functional septoplasty and cosmetic rhinoplasty can be performed simultaneously under one anesthesia with one recovery.

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