I had done septoplasty 1 month ago.

I usually do not restrict sexual activity after nasal surgery, although, most patients aren't in the mood for it until after the splints come out a week later. Any form of exercise will increase risk of bleeding and swelling. Use common sense and avoid putting your nose in a position of ...

Hi,Did you have a septoplasty and endoscopic sinus surgery or septoplasty alone? Based on your symptoms (foul smell, green thick discharge, pressure in your ears), you likely have a current sinus infection.

Snoring can be a challenging problem to treat, but if the turbinates are enlarged and the septum is deviated, these could definitely be contributing to snoring. Either problem can cause nasal obstruction. A thorough history and physical exam would be recommended in order to help determine the ...

You should be able to choose your surgeon, however you will need to check with both the insurance and your surgeon.Often times the insurance will pay for the septoplasty part, but you may have to pay out of pocket for the cosmetic rhinoplasty part unless it also relates to your breathing.Talk to...

Your doctor may have performed a rhinoplasty at the same time.  I would return to him and ask him about your concerns.  It is possible that you only had a septoplasty and depending on you pre-op severity he may have removed your septal cartilage to improve your nasal breathing.  This may have ca...

Generally, I recommend you ask these questions to your surgeon.  In my practice, in the absence of complaints, I allow my patients to continue to advance in their activities.  If one notes increased swelling, bleeding or obstruction, this means they should slow down.  Advil or Motrin in most pa...