Bedminster Septoplasty doctors
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Tanveer Janjua, MD
Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon
2345 Lamington Rd Suite 108, Bedminster |
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Andrew Miller, MD
Edison Facial Plastic Surgeon
1150 Amboy Ave, Edison |
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Recent Answers
Nostrils and is making my nose bleed, also a stitch came out after 2 days is this normal?
There are absorbable stitches in the nose we use during surgery, do not pull on them. If a stitch comes out that is ok. It it is hanging, trim it carefully with scissors.
If you have the splints inside the nose, that is normal. However, they should not be causing bleeding. If it feels like they are cutting into the tissues then you need to see your doctor to get them removed.
In the interim do the following;
1. Saline spray ( I like the brands 'Ocean' and 'Simply Saline') 2 sprays in each nostril 10 times a day
2. Ayr Gel Tube, Apply in the nostril with Q tips 3 times a day
3. Use a cool mist humidifier in the bedroom at night to keep the humidity above 50%. I got mine from Home Depot and they have hygrometer to monitor humidity level built in.
Regards
Dr. Janjua
Disclaimer: This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
I had a septo-rhinoplasty with inferior turbinate reduction about seven weeks ago. I feel that I can never get enough airflow through my nose. (My breathing was fine before surgery. Went in to remove a small bump, found out about twisted septum.) Now, the primary doctor says all looks fine. However, I feel I can't *pull* through enough air. It wakes me up at night and slows me down all day. Have I simply made my nose too small now? My work and sleep are suffering, and I'm beyond distraught.
The healing should be enough by eight weeks to allow you to breathe. The important question is, 'Do you breathe well through your nose at ANY time at all, even if it is brief. If you do then your blockage is from swelling that goes up and down. If on the other hand you have not a moment of good breathing then it is a structural issue and you need to get checked. It never hurts to get a second opinion. In the mean time make sure you are using plenty of Saline Spray and a cool mist humidifier in your bedroom at night.
Disclaimer:
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
I have a deviated nasal septum, would having a septoplasty operation straighten the external appearance of my nose if the deviation is the primary reason of the bump on my nose? thanks :)
If you are diagnosed with a nasal septal deviation, it means your septum has a curve to it. During Septoplasty surgery your surgeon will remove some cartilage and straighten the remaining septum to help you breathe better. While correcting a deviated septum can improve the base of the nose if it is causing a twist in it, a septoplasty would do nothing for the bump on your nose. Many patients add a Rhinoplasty to their Septoplasty surgery to change the appearance of the nose. Your surgeon will normally file down the bone for the bump to disappear and do a osteotomy to make it even straighter.
If you have a severe enough deviation most insurance companies will cover the cost of the correction of it and you would just have to pay for the addition of the Rhinoplasty. I would schedule a consultation to discuss your options.