When to Have Rhinoplasty with Septoplasty | Dr. Angela Sturm

-- If you have medically documented nasal breathing problems, and also want to change the shape or size of your nose, you might consider combining septoplasty and rhinoplasty in what is sometimes called a “septorhinoplasty.” You’ll have to find a facial plastic surgeon who is also trained as an ENT (ear, nose and throat) surgeon. Here’s a guide. FULL ARTICLE: What is the difference between rhinoplasty and septoplasty? While both rhinoplasty and septoplasty refer to surgeries on the nose, rhinoplasty is usually an elective cosmetic surgery focused on improving the nose’s outer appearance, while septoplasty is a medically necessary surgery done to correct a nasal breathing problem. Rhinoplasty involves manipulating bone, cartilage, and nasal tissue to refine, reshape, and/or reduce the nose. It can be a life-changing procedure for those who are self-conscious about a nose they feel is too large, prominent