Dorsal Hump Removal to Improve Breathing?

June 15, 2009
Asked By:leigh12345 in scotland

I have a very tall, thin nose with a large dorsal hump. I have had difficulties with breathing for years now, and at long last I have received a referral to the hospital. My surgeon stated that it would be a good way forward to have Septoplasty and turbinate Rhinoplasty surgery first to see if this shall help my breathing. Because I have a very tall thin nose, I think this surgery shall have no real effect because the side of my nose will still close in towards the centre, thus affecting my breathing. Any advice?

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June 17, 2009

Answer: It won't help correct your airway.

Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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June 17, 2009

Answer: It won't help correct your airway.

Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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June 25, 2009

Answer: Rhinoplasty is considered cosmetic

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June 25, 2009

Answer: Rhinoplasty is considered cosmetic

June 17, 2009

Answer: Hump Removal Will Not Improve Your Breathing

June 17, 2009

Answer: Hump Removal Will Not Improve Your Breathing

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Answer: Proper airway evaluation

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Answer: Proper airway evaluation

June 17, 2009

Answer: Airway obstruction

June 17, 2009

Answer: Airway obstruction

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