Can Empty Nose Syndrome occur if I get a rhinoplasty without touching the septum/turbinates?

March 4, 2022
Asked By:EllaOva in München, Bayern, Deutschland

Hello, I'm a 25 year old female and I’d like to undergo a rhinoplasty. There’s only one concern I have though, Empty nose Syndrome. I know it can occur if turbinates get touched or when having a septoplasty. However, I breath perfectly so I only want an aesthetic rhinoplasty. Now I asked a doctor on YT if ENS can happen if septum/turbinates don’t get touched and she said „yes, definitely“. Now I’m a little bit sad, wanted this surgery for so long..can rhinoplasty alone cause ENS? Thank you

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March 6, 2022

Answer: Rhinoplasty

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Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 7, 2022

Answer: Rhinoplasty or Septorhinoplasty alone will not cause ENS

March 7, 2022

Answer: Rhinoplasty or Septorhinoplasty alone will not cause ENS

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