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.
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Thank you for your question. While it is true that surgical outcomes are limited by anatomy, in your case it should be reasonable to achieve a deprojected nose with bridge smoothening and tip refinement. The goal of surgery is to make the nose harmonious with the rest of the face, drawing...
Hello! I see what you're referring to. It could be cartilage or it could still be swelling. Steroid injections will help determine if it's swelling. If it is, the swelling should improve slowly. Nightly taping and compressions over the area will also help. I would continue to give it time as...
Thank you for your question and for providing photos. Results from rhinoplasty can take up to a year to be fully visible as the nose can continue to shift during this period, though much of the swelling is diminished within four months.
You may consider discussing the issue with the surgeon who...
