Well this procedure involves removal of part of the septum. Does it weaken the nose structure and is there a risk of the nose collapsing? Should I be more careful with my nose and possibly say goodbye to combat sports after this procedure?
October 17, 2012
Answer: Septoplasty does NOT weaken structure of nose
Done correctly, a septoplasty does NOTweaken the structure of the nose. Surgeon are taught to leave significant part of the top and bottm part of the septum intact to maintain integrity and stregnth to the nose. You should be able to play contact sports and live life normally after a properly doen septoplasty.
In fact, your quality of life should be better because you will breathe better!
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October 17, 2012
Answer: Septoplasty does NOT weaken structure of nose
Done correctly, a septoplasty does NOTweaken the structure of the nose. Surgeon are taught to leave significant part of the top and bottm part of the septum intact to maintain integrity and stregnth to the nose. You should be able to play contact sports and live life normally after a properly doen septoplasty.
In fact, your quality of life should be better because you will breathe better!
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October 21, 2012
Answer: Septoplasty will keep the structure of the nose.
Dear Stan,
When a Septoplasty is done properly the structure of the nose is retained. In fact doing sports after septoplasty is easier because the breathing difficulties that are present before the septoplasty are fixed. I do a lot of septoplasty on male athletes due to trauma incurred in sports. After surgery these patients return to their professional sports and regular sports activities. It is important to take precautions in the immediate post operative phase and your surgeon will direct you when to return to your full activities. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.
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October 21, 2012
Answer: Septoplasty will keep the structure of the nose.
Dear Stan,
When a Septoplasty is done properly the structure of the nose is retained. In fact doing sports after septoplasty is easier because the breathing difficulties that are present before the septoplasty are fixed. I do a lot of septoplasty on male athletes due to trauma incurred in sports. After surgery these patients return to their professional sports and regular sports activities. It is important to take precautions in the immediate post operative phase and your surgeon will direct you when to return to your full activities. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.
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