Can a Deviated Caudal Septum Be Straightened by Massage? (photo)

July 31, 2013
Asked By:LB32

I am 2 months post op and seem to have what is a deviated caudal septum.( crooked piece of cartilage between by nostrils) my doctor has told me to massage it to help straighten it. However I don't see this fixing it . Is this something that will require a revision most likely?

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