Having nasal cautirization. Will my nose change shape? Could I wear my eye glasses afterwards? Also will it alter my voice?

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Having the nasal cautirization due to difficulty in breathing and sinus infection mainly because allergies that cause inner enlargements

Afshin Parhiscar, MD · Answer

Dear 12345rI suspect you are having nasal obstruction and are having your nasal turbinates reduced by electro-cautery. This will likely lead to improved nasal airway. Unless you have severe obstruction, this should not change your voice. It will not alter the external appearance of your nose or your ability to immediately wear glasses. You will likely have nasal crusting for weeks.

Robert S. Schmidt, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. Based on what you said here, I imagine you're having your turbinates cauterized. For more on what a turbinate is, you can check out my blog- the link is below. You can expect to be congested for a few days, but otherwise it's not a big deal. I had it done at the same time I had sinus surgery, so I can speak from experience. Your nasal appearance won't change. You can wear your glasses like normal. It will not alter your voice. You can expect to be extra congested for a few days and may experience some bleeding from your nose, but otherwise it's not a big deal. Good luck!

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Cauterization to the nose s uisually performed when there is turbinate hypertrophy, or for nosebleeds. It is usually does not change the voice or the shape of the nose and patients can  wear the glasses immediately thereafter.

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