Many people believe Rhinoplasty is simply a cosmetic procedure and do not consider it for themselves. The truth is, a nose job or Rhinoplasty is for both cosmetic and medicinal purposes. Not only can this somewhat simple procedure help you look better, but it can also improve your breathing, both during the day and at night.

Before searching for Rhinoplasty in the city you are living in, here is some important information to help you decide if you should have Septoplasty or Rhinoplasty.

What is Rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty, or sometimes referred to as a “nose job” is a medical procedure that adjusts or changes the shape of the nose. This is done through surgery inside the nose. Since the upper portion of the nose is made of bone, and the lower part is constructed of cartilage, removing or reshaping either part will result in better breathing and a different look.

What is Septoplasty?

Septoplasty is similar to Rhinoplasty, as it is a surgical technique that allows the surgeon to straighten both the cartilage and the bone that lies between the two nostrils. This area is also known as the septum and the term deviated septum is what it is called when this portion of the nose is crooked.

Causes of Snoring

Nearly everyone snores at some point in their life. The danger comes when someone is chronically snoring night after night. Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to a temporary night of snoring and is merely a side effect. There are other issues that can bring on nightly snoring that cannot be regulated. Issues such as aging, body construction, and hereditary factors can bring out chronic snoring.

Treatments

Before any treatment can be administered, your doctor will need to determine what is causing your chronic snoring. If a deviated septum is determined to be the cause, you will be referred to a plastic surgeon for either a Rhinoplasty or  Septoplasty procedure.

Combining Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty

There are many individuals that would prefer to get both these procedures done at one time. Fixing a deviated septum and changing the shape and the look of your nose can be done at the same time. This is ideal because you will only be under anesthetic one time and the recovery will be combined and less bothersome.

Another reason to have both of these medical procedures done at the same time is the cost. You will need to check with your insurance provider or an insurance professional in your doctor’s office before agreeing to have any work done.

The doctors and staff at the clinic where you will have the Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty done will also be able to book the operating room, the anesthesiologist, and other nursing personnel one time. This saves time and money and that savings can be passed on to you.

The recovery time will not be doubled with combined surgery, but it will be safer to have your face/nose area cut on only one time. This will limit the dangers of infection as well as human mistakes.

Be sure to ask for all the various options when you attend your first consultation with a plastic surgeon. They will be able to tell you what is best for your personal surgery.