Incisions fell apart and deviated septum after Septo-Rhinoplasty

I had Septo-Rhinoplasty and polyp reduction 6 months ago. I still have some breathing problems so I went to ENT and he said my septum is still deviated and polyps need trimming! The incisions inside my nose came apart and are loose, so I have these gashes in my nose that I have to be careful with so they won't get irritated. The incisions fell apart most likely because the cartilage between the nostrils was crooked, and my doctor never fixed it. Now, it's even worse and visible too. I also wanted the size of the nose reduced a little, but he didnt even touch the bone. Can these even be fixed since they're healed this way? What do I do, as I don't trust this surgeon anymore? Am I entitled to a refund, at least?

 

Incisions fell apart and deviated septum after Septo-Rhinoplasty
2 answers to “Incisions fell apart and deviated...”

A: These can be fixed

William Portuese, MD

A deviated septum, a rhinoplasty, and sinus surgery can be performed all at the same time. A CAT scan of the paranasal sinuses will further delineate any need for sinus surgery. Polyps can be trimmed and removed if necessary but only documented on the CT scan first. As far as the irregularities on the... more

A: See a revision rhinoplasty specialist.

Toby G. Mayer, MD

You really should see a revision rhinoplasty specialist to evaluate what the current problems are and what to do about them in an organized fashion. If your ENT is such a person he can do both the functional and cosmetic aspects of the surgery. Sorry, but you are not "entitled to a refund". The... more

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