Would an ENT be able to perform a complicated septoplasty due to previous accidents / procedures?

February 8, 2023
Asked By:Diligent167804 in Mezquitillo, Zacatecas, Mexico

Hi there - I had a septorhinoplasty many years ago (2013). I believe the doc removed some of the septum. I recently sustained a direct hit on the nose and as a result now have a deviated septum which is obstructing breathing in the right nostril. ENT doc here recommended a septoplasty. However, given this may be complex due to previous surgery, am I best to go to a plastic surgeon - or would an ENT surgeon typically be skilled enough to handle this? Regards,

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