Is it possible to have a septorhinoplasty done after turbinate reduction?

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An ENT recommended turbinate reduction to alleviate some of my breathing issues. Would this prevent me from having a septorhinoplasty in the future? It seems recommended to have septoplasty and rhinoplasty together to prevent damaging the respective results. I'm not sure if this is the case for turbinate reduction.

Ahmet Alp, MD · Answer

In allergic periods, your turbinate organ may grow back and cause the same problems. If there is a deviation from the septum, the real solution would be to perform septoplasty and turbinate reduction together.

Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Hello,
You can have the turbinate surgery done. It will not affect septorhinoplasty surgery in the future.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

In order to correct both functional (obstruction) and aesthetic aspect of nose surgery, we usually perform all these procedures in the same time. There is no reason to have these procedures performed separately. Second opinion consulation with a board certified plastic surgeon, expert in rhinoplasty, is recommended. Good luck.

George Bitar, MD · Answer

Having a turbinate reduction will not prevent you from having a septorhinpolasty in the future.  The nasal airway is evaluated during the evaluation for surgery, and turbinate reduction can be combined with septorhinoplasty, if indicated to improve breathing.

Robert Ciardullo, MD · Answer

Turbinate reduction and septorhinoplasty: turbinate reduction can be performed before septorhinoplasty as long as a sufficient time for healing is allowed between the two procedures.

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