Severe Congestion After Septorhinoplasty

asked 1 year ago by Dallas8303 in Dallas, TX
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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Is this normal and when is it time to worry that this may be permanent? I have been on flonase for 9 days and don't have really any relief. My PS, a very qualified rhino expert and ENT specialist, has seen me and told me everything is well, just a lot of swelling. Seriously having the hardest time managing this clogged feeling and I'm so miserable. I can't really feel any substantial improvements; what I do notice I attribute to the Flonase maybe?

6 answers to Severe Congestion After Septorhinoplasty

Congestion nasally

There is some information that you did not mention. Are you early post-op? If you are, it is quite normal to have swelling.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Nasal Congestion after Septorhinoplasty

Nasal congestion may persist for several weeks after surgery, depending on what was done during your procedure. How long ago was the operation? Does your surgeon know that you're using the flonase? Follow his/her advice.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Nasal congestion after septorhinoplasty

You said you have a very competent PS so I assume he ruled out an organizing septal hematoma or other complications. You may well have rebound congestion if you used afrin or other type of nasal sprays. Trial of short course cortisone by mouth helps in that instance, but all of this should be obvious to your doc. All else failing you need a second oppinion. Good luck

Andrew Pichler, MD
Sacramento Facial Plastic Surgeon

Congestion Following Septorhinoplasty

Hello, It is not abnormal to experience congestion for up to two weeks following your surgery. At this point, it would be best to speak with your surgeon, as he/she knows the extent of your surgery and exactly what was performed. Thank you, and I hope this helps. Dr. Nassif

Paul S. Nassif, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Nasal Congestion after Septoplasty

Nasal congestion in the first few weeks after septoplasty surgery is normal. A majority of this congestion is due to swelling of the nasal lining. Allow time for the swelling to resolve, and if this is not improved in a month or two follow up with your surgeon. Good Luck.....Dr. Corrado

Anthony Corrado, DO
Philadelphia Facial Plastic Surgeon

Nasal Congestion after Septorhinoplasty or Rhinoplasty Surgery

Hi Dallas8303 in Dallas, TX, Septoplasty surgery helps improve a deviated nasal septum, which may or may not be combined with rhinoplasty. Typically, nasal surgeons will place absorb able sutures inside the nose, which slowly dissolve over time. Sometimes sutures or internal silicone splints may need to be removed about one week following nasal surgery. In addition to internal sutures and splints, the nose produces more mucous and crust in the early postoperative period. Lastly,... more

Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

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