I underwent inferior turbinates reduction + septoplasty just over 4 weeks ago. I've been rinsing 3 times a day using NeilMed. For my midday rinse today towards the end of the second bottle, a large(ish) lump of discharge came out that's roughly the size of a thumb nail. I picked it up and could feel there was a boney piece(s) in the discharge and after holding it under running water I could see a piece of cartilage(?) Is this normal and should I be concerned? Thank you!
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Hate to hear what happened to you! First of all, scaraway is a great product. But it does take time. Usually 4-6 weeks before you see it start to go away. It has to do with the fact that silicone aids the body in remodeling scar tissue into mature scars - and so your body has to start that phase...
The recovery after septoplasty and rhinoplasty are similar. However, there may be more swelling, discomfort, or bruising after rhinoplasty, especially if bone reshaping is performed. There is usually an external cast with rhinoplasty for one week, while a septoplasty doesn't involve such a cast....
At this time you are still quite swollen and do not appear to have any sign of inverted v deformity. Your nose will change a lot in the next six months.