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Perforated Septum and Sunken Nose 20+ Years Post-Rhinoplasty. Causes?
I developed a perforated septum after a severe bacterial sinus infection. After that, my nose sunk in and my face now has a flat effect. I have never done cocaine or any other drugs. I have been on prednisone for many years for rheumatoid arthritis. Are there any other causes for perforation and any causes for my nose to sink in? I'm assuming it's all related to the septorhinoplasty done in 1974 when I was 24 for broken nose and deviated septum. Will send photos if needed.
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BGT in Texas
in Crosby, TX
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Septal perforation and Saddle nose deformity
It sounds like you have a saddle nose deformity. This can result from a septal perforation like you describe. Prior surgery can lead to a septal perforation, but other causes such at autoimmune disease, Wegener's disease, etc. should also be looked into as a possible cause of progressive worsening.
Depending on the perforation size your septum may be able to be repaired. The saddle nose deformity may also be reconstructed as well. Check out my link below to see an example...
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Nasal Collapse Following Septal Perforation
The septum which supports the nose has been weakened by the perforation leading to the nasal collapse. The septum and the other nasal structures can be reconstructed by an experienced surgeon.
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Septal Perforation
A septal perforation can be a very dynamic process. In otherwords, once the perforation exists the future changes in your nose can be slow and ongoing depending on the quality of bloodflow to the septum and the overall stability of the remaining structures. The senario you describe is one we see quite often following injury or unsuccesful surgery. You need to be evaluated by a very experienced Rhinoplasty surgeon who can take care of your problems inside and out.
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Collapsed or saddle nose
It appears that you have a saddle nose deformity - such as illustrated in the link below. This is the result of loss of cartilage in the septum which can be caused by injury, medications, autoimmune diseases, or infection
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Septal Perforation
BGT,
One of the world's experts in repair of septal perforations is located in Houston, TX - Dr. Russell Kridel. He is a master in treatment of septal perforation and rhinoplasty in general. You should have him take a look.
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There could be multiple reasons
Certainly having prior surgery is a probable cause for septal perforation and resulting saddle nose deformity. However other disease conditions should be excluded. Wegener's Granulomatosis is a disease that can cause septal perforation. Sometimes medicated nasal sprays could lead to this although that is very rare. Long term prednisone use may have had some role as well. You also want to have an examination in the nose to rule out any other potential causes.
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