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The location and size of the hole could determine if it could be closed at the same time as a rhinoplasty. An exam by a rhinoplasty surgeon could give you more details about it.
See an ENT doctor. It could be something as simple as a small flap of mucosa that is fluttering a bit and trimming it may solve the issue.
The key here isn't if you would benefit from a slightly difficult septoplasty but how to do this without insurance in an era when the hospital cost normally exceeds $30,000. Most facilities offer self pay rates that are negotiated. Here costs are less than $2000. The surgery must maintain...
The short answer to your question is that the tip of the nose can be sutured in what is called a tongue and groove fashion to raise the tip. However, this typically only lifts it a few mm so if subtle improvement is desired, then this technique may be employed. However, the tip can be drooping...
Dear roland800, every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member,...
A standard septoplasty on its own wouldn't be expected to make your external nose straighter, so if that's a concern you'd likely need a rhinoplasty. Without examining your nose it's hard for me to say what would need to be done to improve your congestion symptoms. A large perforation can...
A standard septoplasty where the incisions are hidden inside the nose shouldn't affect your nose piercing if the piercing is through your outer nostril. You should confirm with your surgeon that a standard septoplasty is all that would be needed, though.