I have a deviated septum, confirmed by a plastic surgeon. It effects my voice, sleep, etc. Also, having this done for cosmetic purposes. I have a pretty decent tolerance for pain, and am considering twilight anesthesia when I finally have it done (no appt. or doctor confirmed yet). I'd like to minimize pain pills afterwards and have the easiest recovery possible. General was recommended by one doctor and twilight by another. Which is safer?
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Answer: The “best anesthesia” is the safest anesthesia.
Dear Blingpop,Nasal packing is mostly used to prevent nasal bleeding post surgery and it can be removed sometimes as soon as 1 day post op. I would call your surgeon and seek advise. Many surgeons do not even use nasal packings anymore due to their discomfort without added benefit.
The medial crural footplate can either be removed or medialized if it is obstructing your airway.If it is resulting in assymetry of your tip or ala (nostril), cartilage grafting from your ear or septum can be used to correct it. I would recommend discussing the issue with your surgeon.
I'm sorry you had this happen. Usually a deviated septum will not cause an infection, it will just obstruct the airflow through one or both sides of the nose. The most common source of infection after the immediate post-operative period is a suture abscess. These may happen either with longer...