I had septoplasty surgery to my nose 3 days ago. I was awake for it all but num so u didnt feel much but hear the sound of what was going on which was horrifying. I have the dissolvable packing and they never really told me how long it will be gone or if I can use a SALINE rinse or just a saline spray... they really just did the surgery and sent me out... it was horrible.. please let me know when I should be able to breathe again I am going crazy.
I had my surgery 10 days ago and had my nose cleaned 3 days ago at my post op appointment however I'm still really congested to the point of getting really bad headaches that last all day even when I take tylenol for them and today 1 sneezed out part of my stitch. The doctor said it looked good at my appointment and the stitches would dissolve but I'm still concerned
I had septoplasty and turbinate reduction 10days ago. The Dr. put dissolvable splints in the exterior area of my nose and said it would take months for them to dissolve. The pain is awful - at the top of each one (see bumps circled), where my glasses rest on my nose, it feels like needles sticking through the skin. I returned for help and got anti-inflammatory meds. 2 days on that and it isnt better. What do you suggest?
Hello, 4 days ago I had a septoplasty and turbinate reduction due to long term sinus issue. I know my doc used dissolvable packing - does anyone know how this will come out? My nose is still dripping with a watery substance infused with blood. I can taste the packing when I swallow. Not breathing from the nose appears to be the worst of this surgery!
This morning I blew my nose and my stitches came with a large clump of dried mucus. I did not force it and it easily came out. Should I be worried or is this normal? Only reason why I am concerned is because the stitches are meant to dissolve.
My doctor performed a extracorporeal septoplasty to gain width in bridge for my rhinoplasty. I cant seem to find much info on this procedure, except that it involves taking out the upper lateral cartilage and placing back in. Since cartliage doesnt reattach itself to the bone, how is this area kept in place? Is the centre cartilage somehow reattached to the keystone area? I also hear dissolvable sutures are typically used although what happens once they have dissolved? Thanks you