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This seems unlikely. Most dissolvable materials used in surgery are gone within days or weeks of the procedure. You may have a nasal obstruction that is unrelated to your surgery that still warrants medical attention, so you should consider an appointment with your doctor, who may want to perform a comprehensive nasal endoscopy to rule out foreign bodies, etc. This can be done in the office with topical anesthesia only.
You clearly had an open rhinoplasty that put you at much increased risk of unintended cosmetic change. You should clarify with your surgeon what was done and why you needed an open approach for your septum. Otherwise you should see a facial plastic surgeon who specializes in functional and ...
Usually, slight discharge is expected. However, if you are experiencing profuse bleeding, you need to seek medical attention to determine the cause.
It is very normal to have some dried blood in the nose, especially during the first week after surgery. Using nasal saline is a very effective way to rinse out the nose. I would avoid picking the nose because this may exacerbate bleeding. It is a good idea to continue following your doctor's...
Hi. If your doctor advised that he stitched the internal nasal splints in place, it is highly unlikely that you have dislodged or moved them.
Thanks for the question. It is unfortunate that you have a perforation following surgery. Only symptomatic repairs need closure. I would suggest Neil Med sinus rinse 2-3 times a day and sniffing up Vaseline to lubricate the nose. If, this settle your symptoms then I would suggest you...
Nose bleeds can be from a number of reasons. They usually start due to dryness and this can be worse in winter months with the heater running, or in summer months with the dry hot weather (depending on where you live). I would recommend going back to your surgeon so they can talk to you after ...
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