I am having my nose done and the septum fixed. My concern is if I will be able to breath immediately afterwards?

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No packing. However I do get anxiety attacks and need to be able to breath. I am also getting a full facelift and upper and lower eyelids done at the same time. So being able to breath is very important to me. I have also heard that having your nose fixed COULD make your breathing WORSE. Is this TRUE? Part of me was hoping for better breathing and less sinus infections. HELP. I just need to know the real deal for afterwards and what I can expect in terms of breathing. HELP ANYONE HELP SOON!

William Portuese, MD · Answer

When a septoplasty is performed, the inside of the nose swells up and patients are unable to breathe out of their nose for about a week. In our practice, we do not place any packing on the inside of the nose since it is painful and unnecessary. Anticipate additional swelling for the rhinoplasty as well. When patient's have anxiety, it can be made worse by the combination of a facelift( tightening the neck muscles) and  inability to breathe out of the nose for a week. Consider  separating out the  neck and nose procedures.

Jay Calvert, MD, FACS · Answer

Septoplasty can cause problems breathing immediately post-op due to swelling and the type of post-operative dressing used.  If packing is used, then you will need to breathe through your mouth.  If splints are used, then it depends what kind if there will be any obstruction.  Good discussion to have with your surgeon.  Good luck!

I am having my nose done and the septum fixed. My concern is if I will be able to breath immediately afterwards?

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