A year ago I had septoplasty done on myself and still can't breathe properly. I Went to 2 specialist before i had my surgery. First DR said I needed to have a rhinoplasty with the septoplasty to straighten my nose cuz its more to the left side and told me to not let the other DR do my surgery and the Second DR said that they will only do septoplasty and not rhinoplasty and that they can fix everything in a month. I choose #2. Now I regret going to the second doctor. What should I do now?
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After a septoplasty surgery drainage, crusting, debris, and mucus are common and the nasal irrigation treatments are needed as you are doing. Discolored drainage of a yellow green nature is not too concerning in the first days after the surgery, however, when yellow green active drainage ...
Septoplasty is a procedure whereby cartilage and bone is reformed and repositioned into a more straight position within the nose. When straight, the airway is much more open. Cartilage and bone can self reposition with time, but generally this unusual. Generally, the airway will stay open. I...
After any surgery it is important to have an evaluation whenever there is something unusual or out of the ordinary. Hardness is common and normal, but redness or pain are problems that need addressing directly after a surgery. Infections can happen after any surgery and redness is a common c...