Q: Can cosmetic surgery to my nose also improve my breathing?

A: Yes it can. At the same time that nose reshaping surgery (rhinoplasty) is carried out, issues with breathing can also be addressed.
If the septum, the internal division between the nostrils, has been twisted or damaged from trauma this can be fixed along with any external structures to 'free-up' your airways and improve your breathing. This procedure is called a ‘septoplasty’.
Usually, patients who want reshaping due to some injury have some sort of breathing problem to improve as well. The two procedures of rhinoplasty and septoplasty can be carried out at the same time, improving both the appearance and the function of the nose.

Rhinoplasty

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A rhinoplasty is one of the most satisfying procedures, beautifying the face and improving the patient’s profile. Any breathing problems can be dealt with at the same time. To review some of Dr. Hodgkinson’s rhinoplasty cases, please check out our Patients' Before and After Gallery.

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