I'm a 66 y/o woman who had deviated septum repair and turbinate reduction six months ago but my congestion and breathlessness is getting worse to the point where I feel like I'm dying. I can barely walk without seriously hyperventilating. My current ent keeps saying everything looks fine but now it has gotten to the point where I feel like it's urgent but I don't know if I need to find another ENT or go directly to a plastic surgeon. I need a surgeon who will accept my medicare.
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To straighten a crooked nose requires a rhinoplasty procedure. This is considered cosmetic, and must be paid for by the patient. Is also going to be a revision rhinoplasty since you've already had previous cartilage grafting materials placed in the nose, which makes it even more difficult. To ...
Dear septoplastyguy, i would suggest that you see your surgeon for a follow up appointment to provide a proper diagnosis. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.
This is a great question. The position of the nasal tip can subtly change the upper lip and the individual anatomy of each nose is important to consider.A good example is when the nasal tip is very projected (meaning it comes up from the face forward), which can pull on the lip. You might see ...
