1 months post op, is it normal for my nose to block after Septoplasty?

To my knowledge, there has been no definitive link between nasal surgery and stunting of nasal growth.  However, most ENT surgeons play it safe and recommend waiting until the patient is in their late teens.  The typical cut off is 16 for women and 18 for men.  There can be...

I would recommend speaking with your surgeon. They should perform an examination to make sure things are healing correctly. if you are soon after surgery, the swelling can cause all sorts of abnormal sensations and breathing sounds. Again, speak to your surgeon directly as they know what was...

Dear mcreadAlthough an elective appointment may take months, I suspect if you call his office and explain that you are concerned about displacing your graft at 12 days post surgery, he will make time to see you. Generally, it is unlikely you caused real damage if your nose still looks the same...

Dear dannyboy, Having Septoplasty surgery with regular dental braces on is fine and a common practice. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

The injury in your childhood did not produce your cleft tip deformity. You are an excellend candidate for tip-only surgery (plasties, reduction, shortening) with or without bridge and bones reduction.

It looks like your left nostril is blocked. If so, I wouldn't go with a surgeon who wouldn't help you with the insurance as they are not looking out for your interests. If it is 100% cosmetic then insurance won't and shouldn't help pay for the procedure. If your left nostril is blocked, go with...