3/12 years ago i was assaulted. i have overgrowth of two unknown pieces of cartilage(i was told) in my nose that has changed the shape throughout every month. Also i get alot of pressure around those certain parts of my nose where the injury is extending, It results to alot of migranes and facial and sinus pains. i consulted with an ENT specialist but he come out with no need of operation or medication. i was shocked after what ive been through and still going through. What do i do?
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Answer: Nasal trauma and fracture of the nose, and deviated septum
If you just had a septoplasty there is no reason why you should not be able to wear glasses as they sit on the nasal bones and the septum is all internal cartilage and bone not directly related to the nasal bones, of course ask your surgeon to be sure. As far as nose blowing, be very careful, we...
If a patient isn't experiencing nasal obstruction, I would not perform a septoplasty. Surgery in the absence of an indication doesn't have an upside and potentially could make your breathing worse. Although photos aren't a substitute for an examination, your photos do not show a...
Dear DaxeUK;
If your septum is so bent that 90% of the right nostril
is blocked and causes a leaning to the left, you certainly deserve to
have surgery to improve it. Apparently
you have noticed that your smell is hindered, but apparently you noted that the
hindrance is on the right side...
