Septoplasty: Q&A

Ask a Question

Just Had a Septorhinoplasty, How Long Till I Will Feel Better?

I just had a Septorhinoplasty at sick kids hospital today. I'm 16 years old. How long until I will feel better? Until I should return to school? Would I be allowed to return ice skating after about a month or so providing a wear a hockey helmet with a face mask? Thanks, M

Tags:

Comment on this

2 Doctor Answers | Asked by mendy

Doctor Answers (2)
Community Comments (0)

When will I feel beeter after septorhinoplasty?

Each person takes a differnent amount of time to recover. As we get older it seems to take longer. After the 1st or second week you should be feeling pretty good. I use internal splints that come out at 10 to 14 days. I have not used packing for many years. As for full contact sports you should clear that with your surgeon.

Septorhinoplasty healing

Dear Mendy, You should feel better in just a few days. Rhinoplasty surgery is typically not very painful and the chief complaint from patients is mouth breathing for a few days. I would allow your return to school within a week when the splint was removed providing you took care not to do any excessive physical education. As far as hockey goes you will have to discuss that with your surgeon and when he/she will allow you to return to the sport. I have a few hockey players as... more

Michael Elam, MD

87 reviews

Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

michaelelammd.com

Comments (0)

Ask a Question

These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.