My friends are all going to the amusement park tomorrow and I very much wish to join them, but I did have a septoplasty exactly two weeks ago. The doctor said "no limitations any more" in my post-op about one week ago, but I'm worried that roller coasters might be an issue and he just did not mention that either because it was expected or because it's something that's not a common, everyday task like lifting objects or exercising.
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There can be an incision to provide access to the septum bone and cartilage that is in the front of the nose. On closing the nose this tissue is sutured and you may also have swelling in that area. If the front of the septum is off of the midline, then placing it back on the midline will change...
If your septum is only minimally deviated, it is probably best to leave it alone. Significant and severe deviations are repaired with a septoplasty. A septoplasty will not change the shape of the nose, and is only performed for medical necessity to improve airflow dynamics through the nose....
Thank you for the question. I have not personally had any patients complain of headaches after septoplasty. I have in fact had a number of patients report that the number of migraines reduced after a septoplasty. Supporting some of the current views of migraine surgery being...