Hello, I had septoplasty, rhinoplasty, turbinectomy a month ago and started easing back into exercise since my surgeon gave me permission to do so. After walking 20 minutes at a slow pace, I am swollen. I understand swelling is expected with exercise but I'm concerned about developing excess scar tissue. If I return to my normal workouts (cardio and weights 5 times a week) will I swell each time causing scar tissue to develop and negatively impact my results? Thank you in advance!
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Dear Mkight313;
Sixteen
days after rhinoplasty, (depending on if you also had septoplasty and turbinate
resection) the nose may be dry. Generally, saline spray is found to be refreshing and helpful, but if in
your case it does not seem to work, then you should consult with your...
Dear Fahad Saleem;You
have bags of the eyes and dark skin, and of course, that needs an
evaluation. It may be that
blepharoplasty is the proper procedure, but you certainly would want to get
that checked out. Be sure to see someone
who is a specialist in eyelid cosmetic surgeries for that....
There are many reasons that can cause nasal obstruction, and a deviated septum is only one reason. After an examination of the internal portion of the nose, an ENT/ facial plastic surgeon will determine medical necessity for the nasal obstruction.Repairing a deviated septum will not change...
