At about a month the doctor said my nose appears to be bending back again and that the cartilage has memory. He suggested that a few times daily I bend the cartilage slightly toward the other direction. Does this sound correct? How many times would you recommend daily and how long to hold the nose?
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June 7, 2018
Answer: Cartilage memory after septoplasty / rhinoplasty
An in office examination with an ENT physician should determine whether or not you would benefit from a septoplasty. There are other structural abnormalities that can occur within the nose leading to difficulty breathing or a persistent runny nose. The ENT should be able to...
Turbinate reduction is often performed with a septoplasty, however this is determined on an patient by patient basis. It is best to ask your surgeon if your turbinates are enlarged and require surgical treatment. If a turbinate reduction is recommended, it is important to inquire...
At 6 weeks, there is still likely to be some swelling, but it should be improving. I would recommend speaking with your surgeon to make sure that you are progressing appropriately.
