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When it deviates into one of the cavities, it narrows that cavity and impedes airflow. During a septoplasty, your nasal septum is straightened and repositioned to the middle of your nose, resulting in proper airflow and breathing. As a double board certified facial plastic surgeon and ENT (Ear Nose Throat) specialist, Dr. Keith Marcus delivers among the best septoplasty in Long Beach.

Symptoms

If you are experiencing any of the below symptoms, you may be eligible for a septoplasty in the Long Beach area. Symptoms of nasal airway obstruction or a deviated septum can include:

  • Breathing obstruction
  • Congestion
  • Mouth breathing
  • Dry mouth
  • Weakened sense of smell
  • Nosebleeds
  • Recurrent sinus infections
  • Sinus headaches
  • Eustachian tube dysfunction
  • Sleep disturbance

Some of Dr. Marcus' past patients consist of those who have previously undergone a rhinoplasty, but the previous surgeon's skill did not suffice and later resulted in the patients' difficulty in breathing.

These are some of the most heartbreaking cases that Dr. Marcus has come across and hopes to bring back functionality as well ass correct aesthetic balance to those who have been affected by such carelessness.

If you are in need of revision rhinoplasty in the South Bay area, Dr. Marcus would be a fantastic facial plastic surgeon to choose from.

When left untreated, these symptoms can eventually bring about more serious manifestations of chronic nasal dysfunction, including insomnia, hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea. It is crucial for the sake of your health to treat these symptoms accordingly with the proper care and help of an Ear Nose and Throat Specialist in Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach and South Bay.

Combining Functional and Cosmetic Rhinoplasty

Septoplasty could be considered another important type of rhinoplasty—a non-cosmetic version that's designed to assist breathing. Although the distinction between functional and cosmetic rhinoplasty is often hazy (as a satisfying nasal surgery should always optimize both appearance and breathing), some patients desire improvements in airway function without changes in nasal contour - thus the term functional rhinoplasty.

While solely cosmetic rhinoplasty or solely functional rhinoplasty are both quite commonplace, there are also patients seeking both functional and cosmetic improvement in a single surgery. After all, a crooked or awkward nose is often associated with corresponding functional abnormalities. For such patients, Dr. Marcus possesses the skill and experience to provide beautiful and functional results.

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Treating More Than a Deviated Septum

While eliminating internal airway blockage is often adequate for patients with minor airway obstruction, more severe forms of nasal airway obstruction require surgical treatment of the external nasal framework as well.

Noses that are twisted, deviated, collapsed, pinched or any combination thereof will not improve with internal airway surgery alone. In this patient category, certain techniques are imperative to straighten, enlarge, and reinforce the obstructed external nasal passages in order to create an unobstructed airflow between the nose and throat. These techniques are simply various forms of functional rhinoplasty. As an ENT specialist, Dr. Marcus has the knowledge and skill to help patients get relief from virtually any deformity with septoplasty in Long Beach.

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Marcus Facial Plastic Surgery

1815 Via El Prado #102
Redondo Beach, CA 90277

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Marcus Facial Plastic Surgery

1000 N Sepulveda Blvd #220
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

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Areas We Serve

In addition to our Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach locations, we are proud to serve patients from the following locations. Click below to learn more.

Torrance

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Long Beach

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Palos Verdes

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Hermosa Beach

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Los Angeles

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Consultation

While the information in this website may be helpful, it will never fully relate facial plastic surgery to you. If you are interested in a facial procedure, please call our office and one of our representatives will schedule your consultation.

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