Some surgeons say septoplasty is a 3 week recovery and some say it can take 6-12 months. Which is it?

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I’ve read that sensitivity to touch and pain in the tip can last for many months up to a year and some surgeons say septoplasty is minimal we next to no pain with a 3 week recovery. Which is it really? For a complete recovery

Jacob Tower, MD · Answer

Hello, hope you are well. The recovery for most patients is generally measured in weeks, not months. Usually by 4 weeks postop, healing has progressed to the point where patients no longer have an awareness that they are recovering from surgery; they are back to normal activities, their nasal function is noticeably improved, and they are not taking any medications or adhering to any special postop routine (aside from occasional nasal saline sprays or saline gel which is dependent on the individual). 
Best,Dr. Tower

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