Entry 03 of 13 · Updated 2026-09-24
Best Septoplasty & Functional Rhinoplasty Surgeons in Utah
If you cannot breathe through your nose, you want a surgeon who is an ear-nose-throat specialist first and a cosmetic surgeon second. Every surgeon on this list trained in otolaryngology before specializing in facial plastic surgery.
- Typical Utah cost
- $4,000–$12,000
- Surgeons ranked
- 7 facial specialists
- Editor's №1
- Dr. Steven Mobley
- Also called
- deviated septum surgery, nasal airway surgery
The 7 best septoplasty & functional rhinoplasty surgeons in Utah
Editorial order · methodology
- 01
Dr. Steven R. Mobley, MD
Mobley MD Facial Plastic Surgery · Millcreek (Salt Lake City)
Utah's most recognized facial-only surgeon, with a national reputation in rhinoplasty and otoplasty.
- Double board certified (ABFPRS and ABOto)
- Former Director of Facial Plastic Surgery, University of Utah
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor
- 02
Dr. P. Daniel Ward, MD
Ward MD Facial Plastic Surgery / Form · Salt Lake City
Academic-trained rhinoplasty and facelift surgeon who built one of Salt Lake's largest aesthetic groups.
- Double board certified (ABFPRS and ABOto)
- Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Utah
- Founder of Form Surgery Center and Form Med Spa
- Region
- Salt Lake County
- Certified
- Double board
- 03
Dr. Douglas Henstrom, MD
Utah Facial Plastics · Draper & Layton
Mayo Clinic and Harvard trained facial surgeon with a reconstructive pedigree.
- Double board certified (ABFPRS and ABOto)
- Mayo Clinic residency
- Harvard / Mass Eye and Ear fellowship
- Region
- Salt Lake County
- Certified
- Double board
- 04
Dr. Scott K. Thompson, MD
Utah Facial Plastics · Draper & Layton
Founder of Utah Facial Plastics and one of the state's busiest facelift and rhinoplasty surgeons.
- Double board certified (ABFPRS and ABOto)
- Founder of Utah Facial Plastics (2006)
- Deep plane facelift and rhinoplasty focus
- Region
- Salt Lake County
- Certified
- Double board
- 05
Dr. Amir Allak, MD
Aspen Facial Plastic Surgery · Riverton
Face-and-neck-only surgeon bringing cosmetic and functional expertise to Riverton and the southwest valley.
- Face and neck only practice
- Cosmetic and functional nasal surgery
- Southwest Salt Lake County location
- Region
- Salt Lake County
- Certified
- Board certified
- 06
Dr. James P. Manning, MD
Utah Facial Plastics / Manning Facial Plastic Surgery · Bountiful & Draper
Quatela-fellowship-trained facelift surgeon and hair restoration specialist serving Davis County.
- Double board certified (ABFPRS and ABOto)
- Fellowship with Dr. Vito Quatela
- Facelift and hair restoration focus
- Region
- Davis County
- Certified
- Double board
- 07
Dr. John B. Bitner, MD
Bitner Facial Plastic Surgery · Layton
The only Utah surgeon fellowship-trained in both facial plastic surgery and hair restoration.
- ABFPRS board certified
- Mayo Clinic residency
- Dual fellowship: facial plastics and hair restoration
- Region
- Davis County
- Certified
- Double board
01 · Overview
About septoplasty & functional rhinoplasty
Septoplasty straightens the wall dividing the nasal passages. Functional rhinoplasty goes further, repairing collapsed nasal valves and supporting the sidewalls with cartilage grafts. These procedures are often combined with cosmetic rhinoplasty in a single operation (septorhinoplasty), and the functional portion is frequently covered by insurance.
02 · Candidates
Who this is for
- Chronic nasal obstruction, mouth breathing or snoring related to a deviated septum
- Breathing that worsens on inhalation (nasal valve collapse)
- Prior nasal trauma with a crooked nose
- Patients who want appearance and airway addressed in one surgery
03 · Cost
What it costs in Utah
$4,000 to $12,000
Insurance often covers septoplasty and valve repair when medically necessary. Cosmetic components are self-pay.
04 · Recovery
The timeline
Septoplasty alone typically means a few days of congestion and about one week off work with no external bruising. Combined septorhinoplasty follows the rhinoplasty timeline.
05 · Choosing
How to choose a septoplasty & functional rhinoplasty surgeon
- Otolaryngology (ENT) residency training plus facial plastic surgery fellowship
- Comfort combining functional and cosmetic goals in one operation
- Clear explanation of what insurance may cover versus self-pay
Questions, answered
01Does insurance cover septoplasty in Utah?
Usually yes, when documented nasal obstruction has failed medical management (nasal steroids, allergy treatment). Cosmetic changes to the outside of the nose are not covered.
02Can septoplasty and rhinoplasty be done together?
Yes. A combined septorhinoplasty is very common and avoids a second recovery. The surgeon bills the functional and cosmetic parts separately.
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