Terri's Rhinoplasty & Septoplasty

Background & Choosing a Plastic Surgeon

For the past three or four years, I had been experiencing daily headaches and difficulty breathing. If I did not take aspirin within 20 minutes of the initial pain, the headache would turn into a migraine, where I would see double images and become nauseous. The pain became unbearable. After a few years of this, I decided that "enough was enough."

My allergy doctor recommended that I see a plastic surgeon have my nose corrected. I suffered from a deviated septum. In addition, my nose leaned slightly to one side. My allergist thought my headaches might be attributed to sinus problems. My family doctor confirmed my allergist's suspicions. Upon testing my nose, I only had 10% usage out of the nostrils. I would breathe out of my mouth constantly. This would cause problems when I exercised.

My family doctor gave me a referral to see a plastic surgeon.

I chose John A. Altobelli, M.D., located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He has an excellent plastic surgery reputation, and is known for his attention to minute details. My mother used him for a face lift, brow lift, and eyelid surgery(blepharoplasty). My mother tends to be very picky. When she recommended Dr. Altobelli, I immediately scheduled an appointment.

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