I'm having surgery later this year to correct a deviated septum, remove polyps from my nose and sinuses and also cosmetically reduce the size of my nose. I've met with my surgeon twice and checked his references online. He's board certified and has all the proper academic credentials. He also showed me a before and after photo of one of his other patients who had similar surgery. But I feel like I need to do more research or get some more info before I go under the knife with this guy. Any advice/suggestions on what more to ask or look for? LOL, thanks for the compliment (pixiechix), but this IS a medically necessary operation. When you have buildup like this in your nose and sinuses, you have allergy-like symptoms 24/7. It's a drag. And the cosmetic part is something that I've wanted for quite awhile.