It may sound strange but I like the way my nose looks, it just doesn't work that well, especially the right nostril. I had an E.E.N.T. doctor do this when I was 17, but the results were not very good. I'm 53 now, and haven't found the obstruction any easier to deal with. Should I go to a plastic surgeon to get the deviated septum fixed?
November 5, 2018
Answer: Deviated Septum Nasal Surgery - Plastic Surgeon or ENT?
The most important thing is that you seek out a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon or an Otolaryngologist that has both Expertise and Experience in doing both functional and aesthetic rhinoplasty. It does not matter who you go to as long as the person who does the rhinoplasty is very versed in doing septal reconstruction concomitantly.
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November 5, 2018
Answer: Deviated Septum Nasal Surgery - Plastic Surgeon or ENT?
The most important thing is that you seek out a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon or an Otolaryngologist that has both Expertise and Experience in doing both functional and aesthetic rhinoplasty. It does not matter who you go to as long as the person who does the rhinoplasty is very versed in doing septal reconstruction concomitantly.
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June 28, 2011
Answer: Deviated nasal septum
It appears that you will require a revision septoplasty to repair your deviation. This can be a complex procedure and one that may require use of ear or rib cartilage. Your nasal airway obstruction may also be due to valve collapse or turbinate hypertrophy. Seek and experienced nasal/rhinoplasty surgeon for the best functional result.
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June 28, 2011
Answer: Deviated nasal septum
It appears that you will require a revision septoplasty to repair your deviation. This can be a complex procedure and one that may require use of ear or rib cartilage. Your nasal airway obstruction may also be due to valve collapse or turbinate hypertrophy. Seek and experienced nasal/rhinoplasty surgeon for the best functional result.
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April 29, 2014
Answer: Facial Plastic Surgeon, Plastic Surgeon, or Otolaryngologist
Facial Plastic Surgeons, Plastic Surgeons, and Otolaryngologist are all trained (in theory) to perform Septoplasty. However, some individuals from each of these groups devote a greater portion of their practice to Nasal surgery. Secondly, some Surgeons are just more experienced and better skilled than others. Word of mouth and evaluation of postoperative results will help guide a patient in his/her decision.
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April 29, 2014
Answer: Facial Plastic Surgeon, Plastic Surgeon, or Otolaryngologist
Facial Plastic Surgeons, Plastic Surgeons, and Otolaryngologist are all trained (in theory) to perform Septoplasty. However, some individuals from each of these groups devote a greater portion of their practice to Nasal surgery. Secondly, some Surgeons are just more experienced and better skilled than others. Word of mouth and evaluation of postoperative results will help guide a patient in his/her decision.
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