Can a septum hole (perforation) caused by a nose job become larger with time ?

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I’ve got a nose job to change my whole nose( deviated septum and a hump) from 1 year & 8 months ago, I noticed after that 3 holes in my septum ( 2 small and 1 is meduim).I don't use any drugs, the holes appear after the rhinoplasty. My surgeon saw them but said they are nothing, now I am scared can those post surgery holes become larger or bigger with time?(I didn’t notice a real change in them)please I need a clear answer.(I am scared) And will using NaCl nose srays affects those holes negatively?

Suleyman Tas, MD, FEBOPRAS · Answer

Hello,Thank you for provided information,  as complication after surgery septum perforation might occur.A well- executed Revision Rhinoplasty can fix and improve your nose better, balanced and natural, by Closed and Atraumatic technique, you will have maximal healing with minimal trauma.Best Regards,

P. Daniel Ward, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question. Septal perforations are a known complication after surgery on the septum. In fact, surgery is the most common cause of a septal perforation. Every surgeon hates to see one develop in one of our patients, but it happens sometimes. The good news is that if the perforation is asymptomatic, then there is nothing that needs to be done. After a year or so, the perforation is unlikely to get larger. Keeping the nose well hydrated with nasal saline sprays and Vaseline or Aquaphor can help. Another very important thing is to avoid touching the perforation. Do not use q-tips or your fingers to try and clean around the perforation. That can frequently make the perforation bigger.I hope that information helps. Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.

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