Doctor Please Can I Take Antihistaminic and Decongestant After Septoplasty?

It is not abnormal to still have some tenderness two months after surgery. Each patient has their own individual circumstances, and I would recommend following up with your surgeon so he or she may ensure you are healing properly. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.

Hello, and sorry to hear about the issue you are experiencing. A residual deviated septum can occur, and an exam would be necessary to provide you with the best advice. I would recommend an exam with a board certified rhinoplasty surgeon to see what he/she advises. I hope this helps, and I wish...

Hello, getting it repaired might alleviate some symptoms.Septal perforation repair is one of the most difficult procedures to perform.  I developed a procedure to repair large septal perforations utilizing a pericranial flap.  The use of this flap can help close larger perforations.  Here are ...

Dear Andy06, I personally place all of my septoplasty patients on antibiotics for five days after surgery. The antibiotic used depends on each persons medical history and possible allergies. It is not common to be able to breath through the nose the first night for my patients as they have small...

After 3 months, picking at the nose as you describe will not likely cause any damage to your result. I would recommend avoiding picking if possible, and following up with your surgeon if you have an similar issue in the future. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.

It is probably not a good idea for you to be manipulating your nose 1 week after surgery. I would recommend you go see your surgeon and voice you concerns regarding the septum and exposure.