I just left an appointment at Mass ENT. The Dr. said that my nose is the worst deviated she seemed in years. (Almost 100 percent blockage) I am going through with surgery no matter what in three weeks time. She stated to me that no cosmetic changes will be made. However, is there any chance the bump of my nose, size of nostrils, or crookedness of my nose will be changed at all? I'm hoping for something to be changed for the better. What changes can I expect with a nose so deviated ?
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December 18, 2016
Answer: If you want changes to the appearance of your nose, don't have the septoplasty. See the morph I made.
Dear pmytides, The decreased sense of smell and taste is usually related to still being swollen after surgery. The swelling tends to improve around 3 weeks post op. Every patient is different and it is important to remember to wait 6 months to a year to judge your final result, but I would ...
A septoplasty, turbinate reduction, and sinus surgery should not change the outer appearance of your nose, if performed properly. It sounds like you had surgery just recently so I would wait to judge the appearance of your nose until after the nasal splints are removed. If...
Hi no need to panic regarding the surgery.In the immediate post operative period if the nasal pack is in situ you may have slight discomfort.once it is removed a good nasal douching with nasal saline spray will relieve the congestion .please do keep the operated nasal cavity clear of crusts w...