Septoplasty after rhinoplasty - is it possible?

Question

I had a rhinoplasty done 15 years ago and have not been able to breathe out of my left nostril since. I asked the original surgeon about it at the time and he said he would have to redo the surgery and make my nose bigger/ wider to fix it. He also brushed off my other concerns and shooed me out of his office. Now that I'm almost 40 I would like to breathe but don't want another rhinoplasty.

Andrew Miller, MD · Answer

Yes, a septoplasty can be done after rhinoplasty, but a thorough search for causes of nasal obstruction would have to be done first. Is there internal or external valve collapse? Is there a significant enough deviation of the septum present where fixing it would give a good improvement? Sometimes it's as easy as fixing the septum, while other times, cartilage grafts have to be added. Be sure to see a rhinoplasty expert for consultation.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

A septoplasty can be done after a rhinoplasty.  The septoplasty is done if you are having problems breathing caused by the septum.  However, your results from the rhinoplasty may have caused your problem with breathing.  You could have scarring internally which narrowed the airway.  You need to be evaluated by someone to determine what the actual cause of your breathing problem.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Gurkan Kayabasoglu, MD · Answer

Hi dear,

If there is no problem with the outside of your nose, of course the inside of your nose can be corrected with a separate surgery. There is no need to widen the tip of your nose for this.

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William Portuese, MD · Answer

It is certainly possible to undergo septoplasty after a rhinoplasty, but only if that's the issue, causing your nasal obstruction. A thorough internal examination is going to be required to make a determination about how best to proceed. There are many different issues that can cause nasal obstruction, such as a deviated nasal septum, turbinate hypertrophy, allergies, chronic sinusitis, and internal and external valve collapse.

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