Hello, my names Luke and in a couple of weeks I am receiving Septorhinoplasty. This is my first surgery ever and am fairly excited for the results. But, I have a very nasally voice and it is noticeable to others too. After the surgery, should my voice sound normal? Or will it still ve very nasally. My doctor stated that my septum is extremely deviated and my entire left nostril is almost completely blocked off, during examination he couldn't even get the camera that far up.
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September 26, 2015
Answer: Could Septorhinoplasty Fix my Hyponasal Voice?
4-6 weeks IS a long time to be wearing any internal or external splints. In most cases, there is no need for these beyond the first week post-surgery. The one exception would be if there is a high risk of contraction of the nostril but this would typically only result following trauma, cancer...
Hello, I want to reassure you that the Nasal Valve Surgery is well known and works well in the hands of Board Certified Plastic Surgeons or Facial Plastic Surgeons. The usual time for the surgery is 6 to 12 months after the initial Rhinoplasty to ensure that the pos-op swelling has...
Dear Linnea,
Thank you for your post. You will need to wait at least 6 months for a revision. The tip can be de-rotated which will decrease your nostril show. A cartilage strut may or may not need to be placed at the base of the nose. However, continue to watch the nose as...
