Can turbinate surgery be reversed? (Photo)

Question

might be a silly question but ... Aside from having a disastrous rhinoplasty I had turbinonplasty which has left with seriously dry irritated nose and eyes . It has been 8 months now and no improvement the only relief I get is when I'm in shower or crying .Sad thing is I didn't have sinus problems to begin with I just wasn't well informed on what turbinates were and how important they are . Can they be restored or once they're touched or that's it ?

David Gilpin, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  I am so sorry that you are having so much trouble after your surgery.  To best answer your question, I would need to see you in person, and take a look on the inside of your nose with an endoscope.  I would recommend seeking out a board certified facial plastic surgeon or an Otolaryngologist (ENT), for a full evaluation. Depending on your exam, he/she can make recommendations about how to help your symptoms.  I am hopeful that there could be something done to help with your nasal symptoms (and it may not be secondary to your turbinates, at all).  At this point, I would get a bottle of nasal saline, and use this as often as you can during the day (almost every hour if you can).  Also run a humidifier at nighttime.I hope that this helps, and good luck!-David Gilpin

Afshin Parhiscar, MD · Answer

Dear millym Recovery after turbinate surgery can take time but can also be helped with the right supportive care. Use of nasal saline spray to loosen crusting and promote mucosal healing, using steroid sprays to minimize inflammation and using a humidifier at home can all help. It is uncommon to have aggressive excision of turbinates. You should seek consultation with an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon to help improve your nasal function.

Can turbinate surgery be reversed? (Photo)

Answers (2)

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Rhinoplasty

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

Can turbinate surgery be reversed? (Photo)

Answers (2)

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Rhinoplasty

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.