Can tip plasty help with nasal breathing issues?

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Tip Plasty is used for aesthetic corrections, however, can the procedure also help correct functional breathing problems? My deviated septum was straightened and turbinates were reduced in a past procedure, but breathing problems have continued. One nostril size is significantly unsymmetrical (smaller) than the other one.

Myung Ju Lee, MD, PhD · Answer

There may be various reasons of your breathing problem. While rhinoplasty cannot address any allergy problem, it can make a structure so your airway can physically be more open. Depending on the method of tip plasty, it may or may not help your breathing problem. If you have any septal deviation, correcting the deviated septum will sure help you breathe at ease.

Suk Ho Yoon, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Tip surgery cannot solve the functional part.If you have functional nose surgery, you will be able to solve the discomfort.There are hospitals that can perform cosmetic nose surgery and functional nose surgery at the same time.Consult with a Board-Certified plastic surgeon experienced in rhinoplasty who will accurately examine your nose.

Can tip plasty help with nasal breathing issues?

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