Just over 2 years ago I had surgery to close a septal perforation (approx 1cm x 1cm) which I suffered as a result of over-using nasal decongestants and digital trauma. The surgery was a success...until this week. Just last week I had my second bout of surgery in a month on a perenial abscess. This week I noticed a whistling noise coming from my nose. My ENT consultant said there is a perforation but that it's tiny and may close on its own. He said it may have been caused by thermometer probes.
February 17, 2016
Answer: Nasal Septal Repair: Information Hello PMcAleer,Sorry to hear of your recurrent perforation. Thank you for your information and questions. Unfortunately with out photos (or a physical exam) I can not provide you specific advice. However, I hope you find the following information helpful.Secondary repair of septal perforation is difficult at best because of scar tissue.In my experience secondary sepal perforations rarely heal by them self.Non surgical: septal buttonSurgical: 1)local flaps and grafts2)create a one chamber noseI recommend that you make several consultative appointments with Plastic Surgeons who are experienced in septal perforation repair and Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. In addition ideally they are members of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (denoting by membership as having met additional criteria and a focus on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery).I wish you my best and success,R. A. Hardesty, MD, FACSDiplomate and Certified by the Am. Bd. of Plastic Surgerywwwimagineplasticsurgery.com4646 Brockton AveRiverside, Ca 92506(951) 686-7600
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February 17, 2016
Answer: Nasal Septal Repair: Information Hello PMcAleer,Sorry to hear of your recurrent perforation. Thank you for your information and questions. Unfortunately with out photos (or a physical exam) I can not provide you specific advice. However, I hope you find the following information helpful.Secondary repair of septal perforation is difficult at best because of scar tissue.In my experience secondary sepal perforations rarely heal by them self.Non surgical: septal buttonSurgical: 1)local flaps and grafts2)create a one chamber noseI recommend that you make several consultative appointments with Plastic Surgeons who are experienced in septal perforation repair and Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. In addition ideally they are members of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (denoting by membership as having met additional criteria and a focus on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery).I wish you my best and success,R. A. Hardesty, MD, FACSDiplomate and Certified by the Am. Bd. of Plastic Surgerywwwimagineplasticsurgery.com4646 Brockton AveRiverside, Ca 92506(951) 686-7600
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