I recently had surgery, Rhino/Septo to be exact. It's been about a week and a half and I saw my surgeon today. He is a very highly decorated surgeon, double board certified etc. etc. so I'm trying now to question him but he asked me to perform finger molding on one side of my nose that is larger by pushing it in with my thumb. I can't help but be a skeptic. I know in the regular world, this would be a complete waste of time. Considering the proximity to my surgery, is this a plausible?
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Dear Weaverman,
A direct examination looking inside your nose will help with a proper diagnosis. You may have a partially deviated septum and inflamed turbinates. A septoplasty and turbinate reduction may be needed to properly restore your breathing capacity. A consultation and examination...
No, a septoplsaty is solely intended to fix the
discomfort/difficulty breathing associated with a deviated septum. It is meant
to correct the functionality of the nose, not the appearance. If you are
looking to make any changes to the external look of your nose (i.e. to
straighten the tip or...
Not to worry, a good rhinoplasty surgeon will be able to change the appearance of your nose and improve breathing with a septoplasty without affecting your voice. It is important to do your homework, and choose a surgeon who has a great deal of experience performing rhinoplasty surgery. Thank...
