Rhino/Septoplasty without turbinate reduction?

October 27, 2015
Asked By:ruby431 in Minneapolis, MN

Hello, I am getting close to booking my surgery and my doctor is going to perform a rhino/septoplasty with turbinate reduction. However, I just came across some information about Empty Nose Syndrome which left me completely terrified of having this procedure. Can I have the surgery without him removing part of my turbinates? It's the look of my nose that bothers me the most, not the breathing aspect. Thanks so much for your time!

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