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Septoplasty
Altering the anatomy of the septum for improvement in breathing or appearance of nose. See ENT doc for procedure
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A 29-year old asked:
What is septoplasty?
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What amount would septoplasty cost?
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A 20-year old female asked:
Is there a test done for a septoplasty?
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A 34-year old asked:
Can anyone have perfomed a septoplasty?
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A 45-year old asked:
What is the recommended age for septoplasty?
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A 31-year old asked:
Getting second septoplasty... Is it worth it?
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A 40-year old asked:
What are the proven advantages of septoplasty?
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A 39-year old asked:
How long does recovery take after a septoplasty?
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A 38-year old asked:
Is there an age requirement to get a septoplasty?
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A 21-year old male asked:
What happen if septoplasty fail? What to do after?
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A 41-year old asked:
How long will it take to recover from a septoplasty?
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A 28-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: septoplasty?
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A 43-year old asked:
How long does it take to fully heal after a septoplasty?
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A 44-year old asked:
Can i get an easy to understand explanation of septoplasty?
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A 16-year old female asked:
Does a septoplasty hurt for perferated septums not from drug use?
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A female asked:
Will a septoplasty be noticeable to others? Will other people be able to recognize I have had something done if i get a septoplasty?
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A female asked:
How long after septoplasty can I start exercising again? I normally exercise most days of the week. I don't feel right if i take off more than 3 days. I realize i'll probably need to wait longer than that, but how much longer?
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A female asked:
How long after septoplasty can I go out in public? I've read that recovery from septoplasty is a few weeks. Is that for full recovery, or is that how long I have to wait before it's healed enough that i can go back to work or out to dinner?
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A 35-year old asked:
Will septoplasty cure my snoring?
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A 38-year old asked:
When can I sleep normally after septoplasty?
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A female asked:
Do i have to quit taekwondo after septoplasty?
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A 58-year old female asked:
Had septoplasty surgery 10 days ago can I use a netti pot?
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A 19-year old male asked:
I just had a septoplasty two weeks ago. My breathing has not improved. Is this normal?
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A 44-year old asked:
What do you advise if I'm getting a septoplasty and turbinectomy soon. advice or comments?
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A 34-year old male asked:
Is laser septoplasty is effective simple safe and fast recovered with the traditional one?
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A 47-year old asked:
Please let me know who do doctors recommend to get a septoplasty after you are done growing?
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A 42-year old asked:
I had no smell for 2 years. Had septoplasty. Still no smell. Temporarily smell returns with smoke. What do I do?
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A female asked:
Who is an ideal candidate for a septoplasty? How would i know if a septoplasty is right for me? Who would be the ideal candidate for this surgery?
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A 37-year old male asked:
I have just had a septoplasty done six weeks ago, and I was wondering how much actual force would be needed to deviate my septum again? What physical signs would I experience if I deviated my septum again? Can you deviate your septum by rubbing, scratchin
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A 39-year old asked:
What should I have maybe nose septoplasty ?
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