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Rhinoplasty & Septoplasty - Chicago, IL
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For years I had fatigue, head aches, and extreme...
tara.hale4May 13, 2016
WORTH IT$9,000
For years I had fatigue, head aches, and extreme dizzy spells. After countless dr visits and tests, one test came back that I had a severe sinus infection. After meds/time and a year and a half I was diagnosed with acute sinusitis.
I saw two ENTs. One voted for sinus surgery and one said that I didn't need it because I did not have polyps just a severe deviation that was causing mucus to not drain properly and get infected. Regardless - both ENTs told me that I had 3% airflow in one nostril and 60% in the other which is what was causing my dizzy spells and heart palpitations.
My father suggested I see a plastic surgeon who could preform a septoplasty instead. Recovery looked better than sinus surgery and it would create an ability to breathe. I saw Dr. Mustoe, the only plastic surgeon that I did see, and felt at ease. He had extensive experience with septoplasty and made me feel comfortable that my nose would look natural.
Price was important to me and although I know you get what you pay for - I need things to be clear when I am paying over 9000 for something. I was a little disappointed with some of the transparency between Dr. Mustoe's office, the surgery center, and myself. I eventually dropped my questions - however going forward the office was great.
The surgery itself took a bit more recovery than I would have liked. I took 10 business days off of work for recovery and really needed all of them! Even now 15 days post surgery my nose is still really numb and sore. I do think the surgery was worth it. Already I can breathe through my nose and sleep a lot better. Also, my dizzy spells have reduced dramatically and my nasal passage is still very swollen!
I saw two ENTs. One voted for sinus surgery and one said that I didn't need it because I did not have polyps just a severe deviation that was causing mucus to not drain properly and get infected. Regardless - both ENTs told me that I had 3% airflow in one nostril and 60% in the other which is what was causing my dizzy spells and heart palpitations.
My father suggested I see a plastic surgeon who could preform a septoplasty instead. Recovery looked better than sinus surgery and it would create an ability to breathe. I saw Dr. Mustoe, the only plastic surgeon that I did see, and felt at ease. He had extensive experience with septoplasty and made me feel comfortable that my nose would look natural.
Price was important to me and although I know you get what you pay for - I need things to be clear when I am paying over 9000 for something. I was a little disappointed with some of the transparency between Dr. Mustoe's office, the surgery center, and myself. I eventually dropped my questions - however going forward the office was great.
The surgery itself took a bit more recovery than I would have liked. I took 10 business days off of work for recovery and really needed all of them! Even now 15 days post surgery my nose is still really numb and sore. I do think the surgery was worth it. Already I can breathe through my nose and sleep a lot better. Also, my dizzy spells have reduced dramatically and my nasal passage is still very swollen!
tara.hale4's provider
Welcome to the community, thanks for joining in and sharing your personal experience -- I wish you well on the rest of your recovery. We would love to see your results, would you consider sharing some before and progress photos?