I am so fed up. It's day 11 post op and I can't breathe at all through my nose. Also I feel so disgusting the inside of my nostrils (which are quite visible!) are still covered in dried blood and LOTS of supposedly dissolvable stitches. My surgeon/hospital didn't give me any kind of spray/solution and I have been told to simply leave it but I am so fed up and am supposed to be returning to work tomorrow but can't go in as i feel like Frankenstein right now :(
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Mucosa or scar tissue will regrow, prompting reepithelialization. I would suggest intranasal spray and even PRP to help improve healing. Best,Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles
Intranasal swelling is common after septoplasty. Our office specializes in septoplasty in Los Angeles and we advise patients to use SwellX tablets after surgery. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles
Our office specializes in septoplasty procedures. Smoking may cause unecessary swelling and congestion. Wait a few weeks. SwellX tablets can help with postop swelling. Best,Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles