Burning sensation after Septoplasty. Any suggestions?

Traditionally after nasal surgery, plastic surgeons will use packing for splints to support the nasal structure during recovery. However with advancements in medical technology, it is perfectly normal for surgeons to skip the splints and packing for a septoplasty. Packing is generally avoided...

Dear shgadwa, As with many habits it takes work to break it. I have many patients who have been unable to breathe for most of their lifetime through their noses and then have surgery and can breathe fine and will discover themselves mouth breathing on occasions. Most patients overcome this q...

Typically the nose splint is left on for a week to aid with structure and support after surgery. After this I will recommend placing steri-stips to help compress the swelling for a couple days thereafter. Since you are three days post-surgery, the nose is still healing and fragile. I would co...

A pleasant day to you.  Glad to here you are recovering.  No feeling yourself after any sinus or nasal proceedure is not unuual.  Factors that can compound it could be allergies and inflamation.  The extent of your recovery is also determined by the extent of the problem pre-operatively.  Foll...

A pleasant day to you.  A post nasal drip after any kind is not unusual after any nasal proceedure.  The cough may be due to post nasal drip.  Continue the post operative instructions from your physician and discuss at your post operative appointment.  The things to consider calling sooner wou...

I usually do not restrict sexual activity after nasal surgery, although, most patients aren't in the mood for it until after the splints come out a week later. Any form of exercise will increase risk of bleeding and swelling. Use common sense and avoid putting your nose in a position of ...