Rhin/Septo/Endoscopic Inferior turbinoplasties inquiries

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I will be having a Rhin/Septo/Endoscopic Inferior turbinoplasties, and I have a few questions. I will personally ask my doctor these questions, but it will be nice to hear other doctors opinions. 1. I have researched that most dorsal hump removal, septoplasty, and reduction of Inferior turbinoplasty are usually performed under closed surgery. Why has my Dr. recommended an open surgery for me?

William Portuese, MD · Answer

The closed versus open rhinoplasty debate is really a surgeon's preference is to which approach to perform the surgery from. We perform septoplasty, turbinate surgery, dorsal hump removal and rhinoplasty through closed techniques.

Darryl J. Hodgkinson, MD, FACS, FRCSC (retired) · Answer

The open technique is preferred for cases where the tip cartilages need to be carfully reshaped and recontoured.
For example if your tip is boxy or drooping and requires graft placement.
The closed is fine for the proceedures to improve your breathing.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

Your surgeon will decide on closed or open Rhinoplasty based on the work that is needed.  Trust your surgeon to make the best decision for your case.  Best wishes!

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