I had septolasty, sinus and turbinate surgery. ENT said he could even out my dorsal hump at same time. After swelling went down over a year ago, I have several dents on the bridge of my nose and the tip seems to have dropped. My nose looks huge when I smile. I'm got engaged and am looking to do something about my nose without breaking the bank??? I've attached a picture of what my nosecond looks like and what I'd like it to be. Thanks
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Packing is sometimes used after nasal surgery, but it must be removed or there is a risk of infection. It is quite rare for it to be 'lost' or fall out.I do not use packing in nasal surgery - it is often uncomfortable and does not affect long-term results in my experience.
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With any nasal surgery, the name of the game is patience. At one week, we would expect you to have quite a bit of swelling and bruising still noticeable and may have trouble breathing out of one or both nostrils. By the end of two weeks, typically, you will still be...
Hi scaredlady70, While the photo is not clear enough for evaluation, generally, if the hole is only from one side, it is not considered a perforation. A perforation is a through and through hole and this needs immediate attention. A one-sided hole is usually a mucosal defect and will heal ...