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What are common deviated septum symptoms? 4 answers

How do I know if I have a deviated septum?  What symptoms do most people experience when they have a deviated septum?After hitting my...

Breathing and tip problems after Rhinoplasty 6 answers

I had a septoplasty and Rhinoplasty around over a month ago. I went to the doctor especially because I couldn’t breathe very well, and because I...

Septoplasty or rhinoplasty for crooked nose? 17 answers

I have a crooked nose. Will Septoplasty fix it or will I need Rhinoplasty as well? Are there any closed options available? Looking at my picture, if I...

Will nostrils be symmetric once Rhinoplasty swelling subsides? 3 answers

I had a septo-rhinoplasty 12 days ago, and my nostrils are uneven. I have noticed it a day after packing removal (day 5). Even though my doctor tells...

Nose swelling from being broken or Septoplasty? 7 answers

Three months ago, I got punched in the nose and fractured it in 2 places. I had a deviated septum and could not breathe out of my left nostril, so I...

Incisions fell apart and deviated septum after Septo-Rhinoplasty 2 answers

I had Septo-Rhinoplasty and polyp reduction 6 months ago. I still have some breathing problems so I went to ENT and he said my septum is still...

Nose straightening during Septoplasty? 5 answers

Can any slight nose-straightening be done during Septoplasty, or is that strictly Rhinoplasty?

Surgery needed for broken nose and slight deviated septum? 9 answers

I broke my nose 5 days ago from an accident at home. I went to see a plastic surgeon today in NYC, found an MD on the net. I was told that I have a...

Crookedness normal after Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

I am 1 month post-op i had a Septo-Rhinoplasty. I had a deviated septum and a huge lump that could be see from proifleYesterday, I was taking a...

Rhinoplasty results don't match projected outcome photo 11 answers

I had rhinoplasty, cheek implants, and blepharoplasty 12 days ago.  I had a hump on my nose and the bridge was too wide. Also, my nose was too...

Does the splint affect Rhinoplasty results? 6 answers

I had a septo-rhinoplasty + tonsilectomy done a week ago. I saw my surgeon yesterday and mentioned that my external splint looked rather crooked, but...

Rhinoplasty and septoplasty - Am I being too hasty about judging the results? 4 answers

Hi, I know this is probably hasty, but I had a sephtoplasty/rhinoplasty eleven days ago, and I am not satisfied with the tip. I feel it is too tippy...

Is nose hump after Septoplasty just swelling? 1 answer

I had Septoplasty with turbinate reduction surgery 04/01/09. My doctor also "rasped" the hump that I had. I got my splint out 8 days later....

Did my doctor forgot some stitches after Septoplasty? 2 answers

I had a septoplasty to mix my deviated septum two weeks ago, after 10 days , the doctor took the stiches out which were black colored i think but i...

Ball-like nose tip after Septoplasty 2 answers

I had a nose job, a septoplasty, with my nose narrowed and the tip refined. While the nose appears to be smaller, the tip is ball-like, and from the...

Suggestions for correcting Rhinoplasty results 9 answers

I discussed exactly what I wanted for a rhinoplasty result and even showed a picture.  I asked that the nose not be tipped up, however, it now is...

Explanation for pain and drainage years after septoplasty and rhinoplasty? 3 answers

Is it possible that almost 2 year post septo/rhinoplasty a strut graft or the upper lateral cartilage can shift into the nostril and cause external...

Will insurance cover both Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty? 9 answers

I am an African American woman seeking to get Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty done at the same time. I am worried about insurance coverage.My mom said...

Can nostril size be evened without full septo-rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I have a deviated nasal septum which has made my nose moderately crooked on one side, and one nostril bigger than the other. Apart from some...

Revision Rhinoplasty for other form of swelling? 6 answers

I am a 44 year old male, and had a Rhinoplasty revision done. It has been 10 1/2 months post-op. I had a Septoplasty and a Rhinoplasty to remove a...

Chances of septum deviation due to memory? 5 answers

After breaking my nose at 4, I've had a 4-hour open Septo-Rhinoplasty only 3 days ago at the age of 27. I still have the cast on. I have to admit,...

Indent along nostril after Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I had a septo-rhinoplasty + tonsilectomy done a week ago. I saw my surgeon yesterday and mentioned that my external splint looked rather crooked, but...

Nose just swelling after Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty? 3 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty a week ago and am horrified with the results. After having the bandages removed yesterday, I was shocked to see...

Septoplasty vs Rhino-septoplasty for deviated septum? 5 answers

I have a deviated septum on the left side and a quite obvious hump on the nose. Is it possible to get rid of both problems with Septoplasty? Or do I...

Nose bridge swelling or permanent hump? 2 answers

I fractured my nose two years ago. Following septoplasty one year ago, I was unhappy with the broadness of my nose and what appeared to be a small...

Swelling or bone misalignment after nose surgery? 3 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty with Tiplasty, Septoplasty, Turbinate reduction on March 25. I had a large dorsal hump which I hated. When the cast came off, my...

Insurance coverage for Septoplasty? 7 answers

I'm 17, and my nose was broken when I got hit in the face several times during childhood. It resulted in deviation of septum, fractured nose, and...


Raised scar inside nose after Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty 4 answers

I've had 2 nose surgeries: Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty both times. I have scar tissue inside which pertrudes on both sides of my nose. You can...

Bumps in nose bridge after Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty performed a month ago. I had a deviated septum that was blocking the right side of my nose. But now, I have a bump...

Swelling and re-emerging bump after Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty 6 months ago. At almost 3 weeks after the surgery, the nurse told me I could take 4-6 Ibuprofen a day to reduce...

Bruising under after Septo-Rhinoplasty 2 answers

I had a Septo-Rhinoplasty done 5 months back. It was a 6-hour operation. I had an extremely deviated septum and a big hump. My nose tip was too broad....

How long should one wait between Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

How long should one wait between having a Septoplasty and a Rhinoplasty or Chin implant? I would like to have it all done at the same time, but my...

Hitting nose after Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty affect healing? 3 answers

I had a Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty operation done 5 days ago, and today I was washing my face when I accidentally hit my nose (it is still in the...

Asymmetric nostrils after Septo-Rhinoplasty 5 answers

I had Septo-Rhinoplasty a month ago to straighten my nose (as it went slightly to the right) and also a small hump. My left nostril is now curved and ...

Can septoplasty cause sleep apnea? 2 answers

I believe it is from scarring. The surgery was 9 months ago. I never and repeat never had sleep apnea and I am not overweight and rather thin and in...

How will septo-rhinoplasty be done for bone blocking nose? 3 answers

I'm having a septorhinoplasty done soon, mainly to straighten the septum, but also because I have a bit of bone blocking the left side of my nose (on...

Possible deviated septum? 2 answers

I was boxing a few weeks ago, and I got hit on my nose. My nose got swollen, and now I can only breathe from my right nostril. I can only breathe in...

Permanent suture and metal plates in my nose causing irritation? 3 answers

In order to safeguard the stability of my nose, a permanent suture and two tiny metal plates were used to hold my nasal septum in place. This...

Timing to fix a recently broken nose and deviated septum? 2 answers

I was sexually assaulted and as a result my nose was broken. The scans show that I have a deviated septum as well as a fractured nose.Because I'm...

Risk of perforated septum after another Septoplasty? 4 answers

I underwent Septoplasty a few years ago, but to inadequate satisfaction. I wonder, if I have the procedure again, do I risk a "perforated...

Is packing the nose needed after Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty? 5 answers

Why do some pack the nose afterwards and some don't? My daughter is considering a Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty and we're swondering what the pros and...

How to fix twisted nose and septum after Septo-Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I've recently had Septo-Rhinoplasty and have noticed a flat area on the bridge and I can feel the edges of the nasal bones. It lies slightly to the...

Will Revision rhinoplasty correct my nose? 10 answers

I have had my nose broken more than 3 times in the course of my life, and my nose is moderately deviated. It bothers me that my face is asymmetrical,...

Is Rhinoplasty more complicated after having Septoplasty? 13 answers

I had Septoplasty to help with breathing and it worked. I am now considering Rhinoplasty to remove a bump on the bridge and reshape the nose. Is...

Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty using local anesthesia? 16 answers

I need a Septoplasty due to a broken nose. I am considering getting a Rhinoplasty at the same time too. I have a HUGE fear of being "put...

Septoplasty or Rhinoplasty by an ENT doctor? 18 answers

I had my last septoplasty in an ENT clinic but I'm getting a septoplasty/rhinoplasty now because of the injury I had that changed the external...

Dorsal hump removal to improve breathing? 5 answers

I have a very tall, thin nose with a large dorsal hump. I have had difficulties with breathing for years now, and at long last I have received a...

Indentation from pulling out suture after Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I had a Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty 12 days ago when I pulled out a suture connected to a relatively large body of what looked like dried mucus or...

Lump along sides of septum after Septoplasty 2 answers

I have what feels like a continuous lump running along both sides of my septum, near the bridge of my nose but nowehere near the incision. On the...

Fat nose and deviated septum still present after Septo-Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I broke my nose about four years ago 8 months ago. I had a Septo-Rhinoplasty for it. However, the results were not what I wanted. It has made my nose...

Would fixing deviated septum be considered a cosmetic procedure? 6 answers

I'm looking into getting my deviated septum fixed in the near future. Would that be considered cosmetic even though I have trouble breathing and...

Can blood vessels interfere with Rhinoplasty healing? 3 answers

I had Rhinoplasty/Septoplastydone a year and a half ago. I had an infection a couple months later. According to my doctor, I have fragile veins (I...

When can I have Rhinoplasty after Septoplasty? 5 answers

I just had a Septoplasty done a few weeks ago and I want to get a Rhinoplasty done. I have had a e-mail from a surgeon in India willing to do the...

Slight crookedness and swelling normal after Septoplasty? 2 answers

I had Septoplasty to straighten my nose because it was very crooked, especially at the top. The doctor told me I could remove my cast ten days after...

No skin covering the septum after Septoplasty 1 answer

I have undergone extensive Septoplasty 10 days ago for a severely deviated septum. However, I couldn't help but notice now that the thin skin that...

Doctor performed Septoplasty on wrong side of the nose? 2 answers

What action do I take since my dr. performed my Septoplasty on wrong side? The incision sites for both my septoplasty and turbinectomy are on the left...

Shaving nose hump in a short time possible? 2 answers

I developed a bump on my nose after Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty, which is hard and basicaly a lifted bone. My surgeon said he wants me to correct it...

Can a deviated septum cause persistent throat infections? 2 answers

Can the persistent throat infections be result of deviated septum? Do I need a septoplasty?

Side profile looks big and long after Septoplasty 1 answer

I had a septoplasty two weeks ago, as the cartilage on my tip before operation was pushing to one side and needed correcting. My front profile has...

Septoplasty for nose dent? 1 answer

I got punched in nose but it didn't bleed or hurt. However, it went red, the skin went wrinkly for a few days, and was tender. There is a small dip...

Does a septum piercing cause a deviated septum problem? 2 answers

Against my mothers wishes (sorry ma) i plan on getting a septum piercing so i can wear a CBR.., before doing it, am i going to cause a deviated septum...

Could deviated septum cause same symptoms as panic attack? 1 answer

My son has been diagnosed by an ENT doctor with a deviated septum. Before this he experienced trouble waking up all through the night, was put on...

Okay to have third surgery after Septorhinoplasty and Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

I had a Septorhinoplasty to correct a broken nose. The surgeon should have made my nose thinner, but I think it looks the same and it's been over a...

Los Angeles Septoplasty Doctor Recommendations 1 answer

I need to have my deviated septum fixed and change my nose. I live in Los Angeles and I'm looking for a reputable and qualified doctor who knows what...

Are there risks with getting Septoplasty after Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I had a badly broken nose when I was 7 years old. My health insurance covers the Septoplasty to improve the breathing function of the nose, but...

How is Septoplasty performed? 4 answers

I have been diagnosed with a deviated septum. Instead of being centrally aligned, the central part of my septum is skewed into my left nostril and...

Septoplasty and turbinate reduction 5 answers

My nose gets congested on 1 side then switches later. believe this is a turbinate obstruction. during a septoplasty would they remove this entirely?...

Septoplasty without cotton-stuffed nose? 2 answers

Hi, I have a deviated septum all my life. I was punched in the nose when I was a little kid. Can I get Septoplasty without stuffing the nose with...

Side effects of septoplasty, dorsal augmentation, and turbinate reduction? 8 answers

I have posted a few questions on this site regarding septoplasty and dorsal augmentation. I will be getting both in junction with turbinate reduction....

Septoplasty to include fixing nose hump? 7 answers

I may have to have a Septoplasty but I also have a small dorsal hump that I want removed. I do not wish to change the shape of my nose, just to get...

Will Septoplasty help with crooked nose? 4 answers

I am going for a Septoplasty on Monday, my nose appears crooked. Can I expect a change in shape from the outside or will it look the same as it did?

What does shaving down the sides of the nose mean? 3 answers

I'm getting a septoplasty and my turbines or something like that cautarized. What does my doctor mean when he also says he's going to "shave down...

Is surgery the only option to improve bad breath caused by deviated suptum? 1 answer

My boyfriend has a deviated septum. He has to breathe with his mouth open when he sleeps so the morning breath is terrible. Even after brushing and...

Can you recommend a surgeon in Austin for SeptoRhinoplasty? 1 answer

18 yr old female had a Septoplasty in 5/09. She sustained a subsequent injury to her nose and has received recommendation for Septoplasty/Rhinoplasty...

Can nasal bridge cause breathing problems too? 1 answer

So, I know for a fact I have a Deviated septum. But besides that, I have weird symptoms! When I am in a cold enviroment, my nasal bridge (which has a...

Augmenting the radix while removing nose hump? 2 answers

I'm interested in getting a Septoplasty along with a dorsal hump removal. I was told by one of the doctors that I have a low radix, and that I...

Waiting after pregnancy to have deviated septum repaired? 1 answer

I had a miscarriage around 8 weeks ago and we are going to try to get pregnant again, but I need to have a deviated septum fixed. I really don't want...