I'm having a septoplasty via the NHS next year. I've had breathing difficulties for years and also have a crooked nose.The consultant said the septoplasty will make my nose also look straighter but I have heard conflicting information about this- is this correct? NB My nose is crooked at the lower section (so the cartilage) and towards the tip.
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March 9, 2015
Answer: Will septoplasty make a crooked nose appear straighter?
Depending on your insurance company, they will likely cover some or all of any functional portion of your surgery. I would recommend a consult with a board certified rhinoplasty specialist. They will be able to evaluate your nose in person and provide you with advice. I hope this helps, and I...
Any intranasal surgery causes swelling inside the nose and some increased production of nasal mucous and snot. However, this should begin to lessen as you heal. You didn't mention how far out from surgery you are. A LOT of CLEAR, water-like dripping from the nose absolutely MUST be evaluated...
Non-absorbable sutures come in a variety of colors and textures, but the ones most commonly used inside the nose during septoplasty are plain gut and chromic gut. Gut is a light tan color, and chromic gut is a slightly darker tan/brown color. They also come in white (vicryl), clear (monocryl,...