Can I ask my septoplasty surgeon to change the shape of my nose?

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I'll be having septoplasty on the NHS next month and I'm meeting with the surgeon in a couple of days, the septoplasty is to repair my deviated septum and I will not be paying for it. I was planning on having rhinoplasty after the surgery to change the shape of my nose for cosmetic reasons, can I combine the two operations and ask the surgeon about paying the doctor myself to do septo-rhinoplasty?

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Dear zoemilton,It never hurts to askIn the United States, we frequently perform both at the same time, and there is an extra fee for itJust make sure your surgeon is comfortable with rhinoplasty as it is a complex operationBest,Nima Shemirani

Samir Shureih, MD · Answer

It is common to combine septoplasty and rhinoplasty. The cartilage from the septoplasty might be needed for the cosmetic rhinoplasty and for using it to improve on the breathing problems as well

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