5 days post op had rhinoseptoplasty. Sneezed and now in right nostril a flap of skin is present that was attached by stitches. Do i need to see Dr right away. Small amount of bleeding very slight.
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Thanks for the great question and I'm sorry you're not feeling well. By day 5 after a septoplasty you should be feeling quite a bit better compared to the first couple of days after surgery. Most of the bleeding should have stopped by now. I would try and get ahold of your doctor to see if they...
This sound like a normal release of a combination of the gel used by surgeons to prevent bleeding after surgery combined with mucous and blood being absorbed by the gel. That's the gel doing its job and finally releasing itself when the job is done. You might expect more. Much of it typic...
Deviated nasal septum and nasal polyps can both cause nasal congestion so it would be difficult to assess the causes of obstruction without a thurough nasal examination. A Septoplasty is done under general anesthesia or at least sedation as the surgery can be quite stimulating and...