I had a septoplasty/rhinoplasty about a month ago and I can feel it's very curved and my left nostril is almost completely blocked off. I understand swelling lasts for a long time, but I don't see how swelling could be causing my septum to be the same shape it was before the surgery. Also, cosmetically my nose looks very disproportional, my bridge seems to be wider than my tip now. The bridge feels very bone-y and hard, so I don't see how swelling could make this better..
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September 22, 2014
Answer: I had a septoplasty and my septum still feels just as crooked as before?
Each surgeon has different protocols for surgery. It is also important to clarify whether you are asking about stents for internal use or splints for external use (typically post rhinoplasty). During the consultation process, you surgeon can clarify his or her approach.
NicI have been doing noses for 24 years and it is extremely rare for such an event to create a lasting problem. Given your story I would say that you probably did no harm whatsoever to your nose. Ice and antiinflammatories (Ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin, etc.) regularly until you see your surgeon. be...
Dear Kickflip;
One of the issues always coming up is how much change
there may be on the external look of the nose when a nasal septoplasty -- an internal operation done on the septum, usually to improve the
airway -- is performed. It's important to
understand that all nasal parts, when changed,...
