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Deviated Septum Surgery, is It Possible for the Nose to Return to Its Original Position?

asked 7 months ago by sporty7 in nottinghamshire
Latest answer by Robert Kotler, MD
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Tags: 1 week post-op, deviated septum, reverse

I had surgery seven days ago, septorhinoplasty. I think the septum is retuning to the original position, each day it looks a little further across is this normal. I have my post operative assessment tomorrow to remove my cast, if this is the case is there anything my surgeon can do to stop it from moving further

2 answers to Deviated Septum Surgery, is It Possible for the Nose to Return to Its Original Position?

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Deviated septum may return to its original position after surgery, unfortunately.

Hi “Sporty7”; Yes, unfortunately septi may return to their original position after surgery. Frankly, this indicates that perhaps not enough was done to correct and break the “spring” that kept the septum off center. Typically, in most septal operations, the bent or crooked part of the septum is manipulated by a variety of techniques so that the curve is no longer stiff and self-sustaining. So when the incisions are closed and the operation is completed the... more
Robert Kotler, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Can nose revert to its original position?

Yes, the cartilage has memory and can attempt to revert to its original position. This usually takes more than a few days, however. Your view of the nose may be distorted by the way the swelling is beginning to go down Definitely consult with your surgeon who can assess the result.
Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

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