Fort Myers Septoplasty doctors
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B. Pat Pazmino, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon
848 Brickell Avenue Suite 820, Miami |
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Stephen Prendiville, MD
Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon
9407 Cypress Lake Drive Suite A, Fort Myers |
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11 answers |
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James H. Fuller, MD
Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon
39 Barkley Cir, Fort Myers |
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Adam Rubinstein, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon
19495 Biscayne Blvd Suite 200 - 201, Miami |
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Justin Yovino, MD
Fort Lauderdale Plastic Surgeon
910 NE 26th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale |
Recent Answers
I had a septorhinoplasty 5 days ago, and I have a splint on it. However I recently laughed (with facial expression/cheeks raised), and was wondering if this would effect the result/profile of the nose once the splints off? When I laught I did feel the splint put some pressure on the bridge of the nose, but no pain - I'm worried?
Displacing the nasal bones requires a more significant force than the motion associated with laughing. Your result is unlikely to be affected in any way. However, the nasal bones require at least 6 weeks for fibrous healing to occur, before they are "set" in place
How long does the bleeding occur after septoplasty?
The nose, and specifically the nasal septum, has a very healthy blood supply. Bleeding is generally minimized with the use of vasoconstrictive agents and injection with local anesthetic mixed with epinephrine. Despite these measures, some degree of bleeding is always encountered, but generally controlled by the end of the case. Sometimes, sutures and even packing material are used to assist in hemostasis. Factors that will increase the amount of blood loss include an elevated blood pressure and/ or failure to stop medications that promote bleeding (NSAIDS, coumadin, vitamin E etc.)
My nose was injured and 7 days later an ENT consultant told me my nose was broken and did not mention my deviated septum. He reset the bridge of the nose and this clicked in place however did not use tools inside my nose. A letter stated my nose was manipulated as it was bent to the left and only then learnt of a mild right deviated septum that was not causing breathing difficulties. The bottom of my nose is now twisted to the right with uneven nostrils. Will a septoplasty alone solve this?
In general, a closed reduction is a relatively simple procedure which allows a return of the nasal bones to their original (or straight) position) after acute trauma. Although some would advocate immediate surgery for an acutely fractured septum, I think it is better to allow a period of healing before Septoplasty is attempted. The nasal septum provides support for the dorsal height of the nose and overaggressive intervention can lead to nasal collapse. Whether or not a Septoplasty will address the appearance of the bottom of your nose is a question that only a physical examination will answer.