Will Septoplasty be effective for breathing issues with crooked nose? (Photos)

Question

Many years ago I had an accident that injured my nose. After this it my nose as never aesthetically correct. This does not bother me, but as I get older I realize I have troubling breathing out of my nose especially the left nostril, to the point my dentist recently asked if I can even breath out of my nose. I am curious if a septoplasty would fix this or if I would need a more in depth procedure.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

You may need more than just a septoplasty. You may need inferior turbinate reduction. The only way to know is to see a plastic surgeon. A cosmetic change could also be done at the same time and might help the breathing as well

Gurkan Kayabasoglu, MD · Answer

Hello. Only septoplasty surgery will not be enough to completely correct your breathing. A rhinoplasty should be performed in which the middle dault part of the general roof of your nose is also corrected. This does not necessarily have to include an aesthetic purpose. We also do rhinoplasty for breathing. I’m the only triple board-certified facial plastic surgeon all around Europe. I’m just focused on this issue. I am a doctor who goes to almost every country in the world and explains my techniques to important doctors with the seminar invitations I receive, so I am definitely the only doctor who can perform your operation very comfortably and successfully. You can get more detailed information about me, ask all questions about your case and sending your photos to my assistants at the number on my profile (+90 539 204 40 90). You can also book an online consultation and discuss your problems with me. With all respect.

Robert Ciardullo, MD · Answer

Septoplasty for breathing: a septoplasty is a procedure performed on the nasal septum for the purpose of improving the airway. If performed alone it will not change the appearance of the nose other than to correct crookedness, but will not change the profile. If a person wishes aesthetic changes as well as airway improvement then a “rhinoplasty“ can be performed along with the septoplasty for purposes of removing a dorsal hump, or shortening a long nose, or elevating a droopy tip, etc.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

A septoplasty is performed on the internal portion of the nose to improve air flow dynamics. Performing a septoplasty will not change the outside appearance of the nose. A rhinoplasty is performed to change the outside appearance and straighten the nose. Both a rhinoplasty and a septoplasty can be performed together under one anesthesia with one recovery period. Anticipate paying for the cosmetic rhinoplasty portion yourself, since this is cosmetic and has not paid for by medical insurance

Will Septoplasty be effective for breathing issues with crooked nose? (Photos)

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