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Does septoplasty surgery last forever?

keziahOct 26, 2016
I actually heard from my ayurvedic doctor that after doing a septoplasty it becomes crooked again after a few years.Just want to know if this is true ?? I have a really badly deviated septum and want to have teh surgery but after hearing what this doctor said my parents wont let me have it,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,so please help me !

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Answered on Oct 27, 2016
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