I don't really have a problem breathing, and I get nervous about procedure since turbinates moisturize air we breathe.
Answer: Is turbinate reduction typically done on one side or both? This depends on whether one or both turbinates are enlarged. If you have no trouble breathing you should not have either turbinate reduced. While turbinate reduction is safe, no procedure is without risk. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Turbinate surgery There is a trend to less turbinate surgery than in the past. You need your turbinates to hydrate the air stream entering your nose. Also, the turbinates will decrease in size if the septum is adjusted on that side.
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Answer: Is turbinate reduction typically done on one side or both? Turbinate reduction can be performed on one or both sides depending on the patient's anatomy. If the turbinate does not block the airway, there is no reason to reduce it. Surgery should always be individualized.I would suggest that you find a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) or a facial plastic surgeon (otolaryngologist) with extensive experience in rhinoplasty surgery that they trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person. Robert Singer, MD FACS La Jolla, California
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Answer: Is turbinate reduction typically done on one side or both? Turbinate reduction can be performed on one or both sides depending on the patient's anatomy. If the turbinate does not block the airway, there is no reason to reduce it. Surgery should always be individualized.I would suggest that you find a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) or a facial plastic surgeon (otolaryngologist) with extensive experience in rhinoplasty surgery that they trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person. Robert Singer, MD FACS La Jolla, California
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Answer: Turbinate reduction The turbinates help humidify and warm up the air we breathe. However, if they are too large, they can cause nasal obstruction. They are frequently reduced in size to help improve nasal air flow. If there is no nasal obstruction, the turbinates do not need to be reduced. You should discuss with your surgeon to find out of you need to have them reduced or not.
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Answer: Turbinate reduction The turbinates help humidify and warm up the air we breathe. However, if they are too large, they can cause nasal obstruction. They are frequently reduced in size to help improve nasal air flow. If there is no nasal obstruction, the turbinates do not need to be reduced. You should discuss with your surgeon to find out of you need to have them reduced or not.
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Answer: Turbinate reduction Turbinate reduction can be performed on either one side or both sides of the nose. Turbinate reduction is only performed when patients have nasal obstruction that is unresponsive to medical management. Turbinate reduction can be performed as a stand-alone procedure, with a septoplasty for a deviated septum or when performing a rhinoplasty for cosmetic purposes
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Answer: Turbinate reduction Turbinate reduction can be performed on either one side or both sides of the nose. Turbinate reduction is only performed when patients have nasal obstruction that is unresponsive to medical management. Turbinate reduction can be performed as a stand-alone procedure, with a septoplasty for a deviated septum or when performing a rhinoplasty for cosmetic purposes
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