can there be any similarity in septoplasty and rhinoplasty?

Question

What is the recommended age for septoplasty?

Answer 1

Nasal surgeries?: Rhinoplasty reshapes the nose for cosmetic purposes. May also be done to improve function. Septoplasty reshapes the nasal septum, usually to improve function by reducing obstruction. Certain times, both are done together.

Answer 2

Yes: Both are nose surgeries. Septoplasty straightens the inside, while rhinoplasty improves the outside appearance. They are commonly done together. Sometimes if your nose is bent by a fracture you may need a reconstructive septirhinoplasty to fix the problem.

Answer 3

Some: Septoplasty corrects deviations of the septum-the wall between the left and right nostrils. Rhinoplasty reshapes the outer appearance of the nose. Sometimes, the very top of septum is changed in rhinoplasty, since it contributes to the bridge. However septoplasty is generally done to improve breathing and rhinoplasty is performed to improve nasal appearance.

Answer 4

Yes and no: They are related but not the same. A rhinoplasty alters the structure and appearance of the outside of the nose. A septoplasty reshapes the middle partition of the nose but does not change appearance. A septorhinoplasty does both. Typically a septoplasty is done for problems breathing and is usually covered by insurance. Rhinoplasty usually is not.

Answer 5

different surgery: Septoplasty relates to the cartilage wall between the nostrils and generally is performed to straighten a deviation. Rhinoplasty is a broader term which refers to surgery of the nose for various reasons whether they be functional or cosmetic. Rhinoplasty often includes a septoplasty, but not all septoplaties these require a rhinoplasty.

Answer 6

Nasal surgery: A septoplasty is performed to correct a deviation in the nasal septum and a rhinoplasty is performed to improve the form and function of the nose. Sometimes a septoplasty is performed in the context of rhinoplasty. Be sure to have your nose evaluated by a board certified facial plastic surgeon.

Answer 7

Absolutly: Rhinoplasty is offen done with septoplasty and turbinate surgery.

Answer 8

Yes.: http://www.facialplastics.info/rhinoplasty.html it's very common for a person to undergo a rhinoplasty in conjunction with turbinate reduction or septoplasty surgery. There is no added risk of performing the surgeries together, though recovery time may be extended slightly before a patient can see and feel optimal results.

Answer 9

Yes: Those surgeries are often combined. It is safe.

Answer 10

Yes: It is very common to do septoplasty and turbinate surgery at the same time as rhinoplasty so that you can breathe better with a better looking nose.

Answer 11

Rhinoplasty: These procedures are performed together often in the context of functional rhinoplasty. Be sure to have your nose evaluated by a board certified facial plastic surgeon.

Answer 12

You : You may want to take about a week off work if you have both a rhinoplasty and septoplasty at the same time. It's best to have the rhinoplasty concurrently as it's very common to use the cartilage harvested during a septoplasty to do some of the rhinoplasty work.

Answer 13

If : If you do both your recovery will be longer.If you have your nasal bones brioken then there will be more swelling and bruising which will keep you inside a little longer.Keep your head up and ice on your eyes.www.beautybybrueck.com.

Answer 14

If : If you wanted to have the nose fixed, definitely have it done together; one time anesthesia beats having it twice any time. Good luck from nyc. For more info visit www.Drgrossman.Com.

Answer 15

No difference: My septoplasty, rhinoplasty, and septorhinoplasty patients all usually take 1 week off work and two weeks off of exercising or heavy lifting. You will usually get bruising under the eyes and external nasal swelling if you add the rhinoplasty, but time off work is unchanged. Also, doing both together allows the surgeon to use cartilage from the septum to reshape the nose.

Answer 16

Rhinoplasty: having a rhinoplasty is a big decision. Your nose is on your face and the changes will be seen by you daily. It takes at least a year to recover from rhinoplasty. Discuss these issues with your surgeon and be sure your surgeon is a board certified facial plastic surgeon with expertise in these procedures.

Answer 17

A : A septoplasty involves surgery to straighten the septum (wall inside the nose that separates the nasal cavity into right and left sides). It doesn't change the outside of the nose, but is done to help with functional breathing problems. A rhinoplasty involves surgery to change the shape of the outside of the nose. This can be for cosmetic or functional reasons (or both).

Answer 18

The : The septum is the structure consisting of bone and cartilage that divides the nose into two nostrils. A septoplasty is surgery limited to this structure and is usually done to improve nasal breathing. A rhinoplasty is a cosmetic procedure which will improve the external appearance of the nose. Many times both procedures are done in the same operation.

Answer 19

I : I will give a silly analogy but perhaps it will simplify the difference. While a rhinoplasty may be comparable to saying you are remodeling your house, a septoplasty is more akin to specifically repairing the wall between the kitchen and dining room. A rhinoplasty literally means plastic surgery of the nose; it can refer to hundreds of different component procedures to alter the nose and commonly to change it's appearance. However, a septoplasty more specifically relates to work on the septum which divides the right side of the nose from the left. It may or may not produce a change in appearance but generally is used to straighten the septum with an attempt to improve function.

Answer 20

Inside/outside: Septoplasty is straightening the partition inside the nose while rhinoplasty is altering the bone and cartilage of the outside of the nose. The procedures are commonly done together.

Answer 21

Rhinoplasty: Septoplasty involves manipulations of the septum in order to bring the septum to the midline. Septoplasty is often included in a rhinoplasty, as establishing a midline septum is paramount to establishing a straight nose. A rhinoplasty involves manipulating the bones and cartilage to improve nasal form and function. Be sure your surgeon is a board certified facial plastic surgeon.

Answer 22

Yes, it is common: The septum is connected to the nasal bones, and sometimes it is necessary to change the position of the nasal bones in order to change the shape of the deformed septum. This is not always the case, but it is relatively common to see such a circumstance. It is never necessary to change the nasal bones to remove all or part of the turbinates, which are bones that hang in from the sides.

Answer 23

Vice versa is common: While rhinoplasty is not a "necessity" during septoplasty and turbinate reduction surgery, sometimes septoplasty is a necessity during rhinoplasty.

Answer 24

No: There is no necessity to alter the appearance of the nose to improve the airway. Septoplasty and turbinate surgery are intended to improve breathing. Nothing more.

Answer 25

No: Rhinoplasty alters the appearance of the nose, while turbinate reduction and septoplasty are performed to improve breathing. They are often done concurrently, but rhinoplasty does not improve nasal respiration.

Answer 26

Common together: Septoplasty and rhinoplasty are commonly done together. If your nose is severely bent from trauma or congenital causes then rhinoplasty has to be done with septoplasty for optimal improvement in breathing. Turbinate reduction can be done with either.

Answer 27

Rhinoplasty: rhinoplasty is not just added on during a procedure for septum and turbinates. Having a rhinoplasty is a big decision. Discuss these issues with your surgeon and be sure your surgeon is a board certified facial plastic surgeon with expertise in these procedures.

Answer 28

Rhinoplasty: That depends on extent of defect or injury. Your ENT surgeon can explain all that in details.

Answer 29

Depends: Ask your surgeon. The recovery is not too bad. Feels like a stuffy, headcold feeling. Swelling takes a year to fully resolve, but most people only take a week off from school or work. No heavy lifting for two weeks, and no contact sports for 4-6 weeks.

Answer 30

Surgeon's preference: In many situations the choice of an open or closed approach will be surgeon's preference or experience. Typically an open approach is we'd for greater visualization. Of more complex confirms that may be difficult to manage through a closed approach. However many surgeons are highly skilled at the closed approach. So the best way to know is to ask and express your preferences as well.

Answer 31

Rhino approaches: The choice of approach will come down largely to surgeon preference, and this is definitely something to discuss with your surgeon prior to proceeding with surgery.

Answer 32

Rhinoplasty: whether you will have an open or closed procedure depends on your surgical goals and your surgeon's preference. Discuss these issues with your surgeon and be sure your surgeon is a board certified facial plastic surgeon with expertise in these procedures.

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