Day 2 of post-op I cleaned my nose with hydrogen peroxide and a Q-tip. I cleaned around the rim of the nose inside and out very lightly. 30 minutes later my nose started to bleed in little drops running out of my nose. I was unable to get the bleeding to stop overnight although it slowed down significantly. I woke up this morning to a crust filled nose and a good amount of pressure towards the bridge of my nose. Did I cause a preferation ???
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The photographs you have posted here show a nose that is crooked because of the central support of the nose - the Septum. So if you indeed did have a septoplasty, then it did not address the crookedness of the nose. You probably need to go back to your surgeon and discuss this issue.
Hi Septoplasty is one of the most common procedures I perform. From newborns whose nose was deviated at birth to older patients who have there nose broken from trauma.
Septoplasty is commonly performed to help with breathing. No packing is used in my practice after...
Thank you for your question. After nasal surgery it takes a few weeks before the inflammation will resolve thus presenting as a blocked nose. Ocean spray a few times a day will decrease the swelling and allow you to breathe better sooner. As for the post-nasal drip, did you have have it before?...