Septorhinoplasty
For patients who are unhappy with both the function and the appearance of their nose, septorhinoplasty offers the most complete solution available — correcting breathing difficulties and reshaping the nose simultaneously, in a single operation and a single recovery. It is the procedure that most fully reflects Dr. Dyrmishi’s unique dual expertise as both an ENT specialist and a cosmetic facial surgeon.
What is Septorhinoplasty?
Septorhinoplasty is a combined surgical procedure that addresses both the internal structure and the external appearance of the nose in a single operation. It brings together septoplasty — the correction of a deviated septum to restore clear nasal airflow — with rhinoplasty, which reshapes the nose’s external contours to improve its size, shape, and proportion. Rather than undergoing two separate procedures at different times, patients benefit from a single anaesthetic, a single recovery period, and a result that treats the nose as what it truly is: both a functional airway and a central aesthetic feature of the face.
Is Septorhinoplasty
RIGHT FOR YOU?
Septorhinoplasty is the ideal choice for patients whose concerns about their nose span both form and function. The following will help you determine whether this combined approach is right for you.
Good candidates are patients who have both a clinically confirmed deviated septum causing breathing difficulties and aesthetic concerns about the shape, size, or proportion of their nose. Candidates should be adults whose facial growth is complete, in good general health, non-smokers or willing to quit ahead of surgery, and clear about both their functional symptoms and cosmetic goals. Patients seeking only functional correction or only cosmetic change may be better served by septoplasty or rhinoplasty alone.
Patients choose septorhinoplasty because it makes both clinical and practical sense to address both concerns together. Two separate nasal procedures means two anaesthetics, two recovery periods, and the added complexity of operating on a nose already surgically altered. Combining both in a single, carefully planned operation is safer, more efficient, and produces a result that is superior in both function and aesthetics to what either procedure could achieve in isolation.
How it Works
Septorhinoplasty is performed under general anaesthesia and typically takes two to three hours, reflecting the combined complexity of functional and cosmetic nasal surgery. It requires a surgeon equally fluent in both disciplines — and Dr. Dyrmishi’s background as both an ENT specialist and a cosmetic facial surgeon makes him ideally suited to this work. Here is what the process looks like:
- Consultation and planning — Dr. Dyrmishi assesses your nasal anatomy inside and out, reviews your breathing symptoms, examines the septum and airway, and discusses your aesthetic goals in detail to create a unified surgical plan.
- The surgery — Working through an open or closed approach depending on complexity, Dr. Dyrmishi first corrects the deviated septum to restore the airway, then reshapes the external nasal framework — bridge, tip, and proportions — to achieve the desired aesthetic result.
- Immediate recovery — A small external splint protects the reshaped nose and internal splints support septal healing; swelling and bruising resolve significantly within two weeks, with most patients returning to work within ten to fourteen days.
- Long-term results — Breathing improvement is typically noticeable within a few weeks as swelling subsides, while the cosmetic result continues to refine gradually over a full twelve months as the nose fully settles.
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I visited Dr. Ervin Dyrmishi for ongoing nasal blockage and breathing difficulty. He explained everything clearly, performed a detailed examination, and helped me understand the right treatment options. I felt listened to and confident throughout the process.
My consultation was very professional from start to finish. Dr. Dyrmishi took the time to understand both my medical concerns and aesthetic goals. His approach felt careful, honest, and very personalized.
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Why Choose Dr. Ervin Dyrmishi?
Dr. Ervin Dyrmishi brings together a strong medical background, advanced ENT and head and neck surgery training, and a refined understanding of facial anatomy and aesthetics. He graduated magna cum laude with a joint medical degree from the University “Our Lady of Good Counsel” in Tirana and the University of Rome “Tor Vergata,” and has continued his professional development through international courses in aesthetic and functional septorhinoplasty, rhinology, otology, temporal bone surgery, and head and neck surgery.
His clinical experience includes ENT emergency care, microsurgery, surgical patient management, head and neck procedures, and daily diagnostic evaluation, giving patients a careful, structured, and well-rounded approach to both medical and aesthetic care.
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Faqs
Frequently Asked Questions
Combining the two procedures does not increase risk — for most patients it is the safer option. A single anaesthetic carries less cumulative risk than two separate ones, and operating on a nose not previously altered is anatomically simpler than revision surgery. Dr. Dyrmishi’s experience in combined nasal surgery means the functional and cosmetic elements are planned and executed as a cohesive whole.
In many cases the functional component — the septoplasty — may be eligible for insurance coverage, while the cosmetic component is self-funded. Dr. Dyrmishi’s team can assist with the clinical documentation required to support a claim for the functional portion and will advise you clearly on expected costs before you commit to surgery.
Rhinoplasty addresses only the external appearance of the nose without correcting internal structural problems. Septorhinoplasty incorporates all of this while also correcting the deviated septum and restoring nasal airflow. For patients with both functional and aesthetic concerns, it is the more comprehensive and clinically appropriate choice — and avoids the need for a second procedure at a later date.
Yes. Revision septorhinoplasty is one of the most complex areas of nasal surgery, requiring deep experience in both functional and cosmetic disciplines. Dr. Dyrmishi assesses revision cases carefully — taking into account the original surgery, current anatomy, and patient goals — before determining whether and how a revision can be performed safely and effectively.
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