Can I get my nose reshaped while getting an ENT surgery to have my nose straightened?

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I am being referred to ENT and put on the waiting list for surgery, because my nose isn't straight and causes me difficulty breathing through my nose. Can I get my nose completely reshaped while getting it straightened? If I'm having surgery on it anyway to fix the shape, it would be good if I could have it put into a shape I like.

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question, Hyrule-Harley. We see these surgeries performed often, and then are required to perform revision rhinoplasties oftentimes. If you are going to reshape you nose with the ENT, ensure you are doing it because the ENT has plenty of experience doing so which is typically doubtful. Most of the time, the ENT is performing a Rhinoplasty because it is convenient. For your sake, you should consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon with plenty of experience performing rhinoplasties. Best wishes,

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Yes, both functional breathing surgery and cosmetic nasal surgery can be performed at the same time. Look for a double board certified physician in ENT and Facial Plastic Surgery who can perform both procedures at the same time.

Jawed Tahery, FRCS · Answer

Hi,Ideally if these two procedures can be combined by an ENT surgeon who is competent with the aesthetic aspect of your nose would be great since this would safe you a general anaesthetic!when you have your consultation ask the surgeon specifically about the aesthetic aspect of your nose and make sure you do your home work beforehand about her/his expertise!!best wishesMr J Tahery ChesterUK

Paul Jason Skoll, MBChB, FRCS, FCS(SA)Plast · Answer

In principle, if you are having functional nasal surgery for airway issues and are also seeking a cosmetic change to the nose, there is no better time to do it, than in combination as a single surgery. That said, it is vital that the doctor, or doctors, who perform the surgery are familiar with both aspects of treatment and understand your functional and cosmetic concerns. Sometimes ENT and Plastic Surgeons work together in such cases to give you the best of both worlds! If either is fully competent in all aspects of  septo-rhinoplasty, then a single surgeon would suffice.  All the best.

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