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Deviated Septum Surgery (Septoplasty) Can Be Just That
It is something of an open secret in entertainment circles that surgery to correct a deviated septum is often code for “nose job.” There is an ounce of truth to this, of course: by definition, nasal septoplasty is a procedure which reshapes the tissues in your nose, correcting a midline problem to restore symmetry and better … Continue reading Deviated Septum Surgery (Septoplasty) Can Be Just That
View More >>The Rhinoplasty/Sinus Surgery Overlap
It’s not uncommon for rhinoplasty procedures to involve some degree of functional sinus surgery, and vice versa. There are certain issues which touch both specialties, and certain patient complaints that can straddle the line between cosmetic and medical concerns. Case in point: deviated septum, a condition wherein the dividing wall between your nostrils is, or … Continue reading The Rhinoplasty/Sinus Surgery Overlap
View More >>Do I Need Septoplasty for a Deviated Septum?
Patients who experience asymmetrical and labored breathing from a deviated septum often wonder whether surgery is necessary. The short answer is yes: surgery is the only known way to correct a deviated septum. But does that mean it’s always necessary? It depends. One of the main diagnostic questions we ask before committing to nasal septal … Continue reading Do I Need Septoplasty for a Deviated Septum?
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