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Denver Reconstructive Nose Surgery Specialist – Dr. Slenkovich

Reconstructive rhinoplasty is the medical term for reconstructing a nose for functional rather than cosmetic purposes. The most common kinds of nasal reconstruction the renowned Denver nose surgery specialist Dr. Slenkovich performs include:

• A deviated septum or blocked nasal passages – known as septoplasty or septorhinoplasty
• Repair of a broken nose
• Reconstructions for trauma, solid tumors, skin cancer or other defects or scars.

Repair of a deviated nasal septum or blocked nasal passages is highly successful at relieving nasal obstruction. It is used to correct problems with the nose, such as breathing difficulties and/or damage incurred through injury. Nasal airway surgery is often related to the repair of a broken nose or reconstruction for trauma, and they are often combined in a given case. Aesthetic rhinoplasty is closely related and often those techniques are part of reconstructive surgery as well.

How Is the Procedure Performed?

Septoplasty and septorhinoplasty are performed on an outpatient basis under sedation with local or general anesthesia. We perform these surgeries in our brand-new, state-of-the-art surgical center, located in the same building as our practice office.

What Is Recovery Like?

Initial discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication. Splints are commonly used inside the nose, which are removed within the first week. Commonly breathing is better immediately after removing the internal splints. If rhinoplasty is combined with septoplasty, recovery follows that described under nose reshaping.

Is This Procedure Covered By Insurance?

Septoplasty and nasal obstruction surgery are commonly covered by insurance companies. We are happy to help you obtain insurance pre-authorization.

Reconstructive Rhinoplasty Credentials

Dr. Slenkovich frequently performs nasal reconstructive surgeries as well as other facial trauma surgeries. In addition to being Board Certified in both plastic surgery and nasal surgeries, he has written or edited numerous articles on these subjects including “Facial Trauma, Nasal Fractures“, “Facial Trauma, Frontal Sinus Fractures”, “Facial Trauma, Management of Panfacial Fractures”, “Facial Trauma, Mandibular Fractures", “Facial Trauma, Maxillary and Le Fort Fractures“, “Facial Trauma, Nasal Fractures“, “Facial Trauma, Orbital Floor Fractures (Blowout)“, “Facial Trauma, Sports-Related Injuries“, “Facial Trauma, Zygomatic Arch Fractures“, “Facial Trauma, Zygomatic Complex Fractures“, “Congenital Syndromes”, “Congenital, Synostoses”, “Craniofacial, Asian Malar and Mandibular Surgery”, “Craniofacial, Distraction Osteogenesis”, “Craniosynostosis Management”.

To Learn More

Please select from the menu on the right for more information about the specific procedure you’re interested in, and please view our before and after photos and 3-D demonstrations. We also invite you to read our patient experiences and patient testimonials pages.

• Cosmetic Surgery
• Breast Procedures
• Body Contouring
• Post Weight Loss Contouring
• Facial Rejuvenation
• Nose Reshaping

  Revision Rhinoplasty

  Aesthetic Rhinoplasty

  Challenging Cases

  Reconstructive Rhinoplasty

• Services for Men