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When will I breathe again after septorhinoplasty and how long until the 'grossness' of the scabs and stitches go?

emmauk81Jul 16, 2017
I am so fed up. It's day 11 post op and I can't breathe at all through my nose. Also I feel so disgusting the inside of my nostrils (which are quite visible!) are still covered in dried blood and LOTS of supposedly dissolvable stitches. My surgeon/hospital didn't give me any kind of spray/solution and I have been told to simply leave it but I am so fed up and am supposed to be returning to work tomorrow but can't go in as i feel like Frankenstein right now :(

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Mucosa or scar tissue will regrow, prompting reepithelialization. I would suggest intranasal spray and even PRP to help improve healing. Best,Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles

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Intranasal swelling is common after septoplasty. Our office specializes in septoplasty in Los Angeles and we advise patients to use SwellX tablets after surgery. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles

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Our office specializes in septoplasty procedures. Smoking may cause unecessary swelling and congestion. Wait a few weeks. SwellX tablets can help with postop swelling. Best,Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles

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