What can be done about hard septum cartilage lump years after removing piercing? (photo)

The rhinoplasty is an intricate, complicated operation, and should not be done at the same time as sinus surgery. A septoplasty is often part of a rhinoplasty, so combining those two is perfectly okay. Do you know whether you *must* have the sinus cysts corrected? If that's an optional...

Nostril asymmetry is common both before and after surgery. Yours is of a modest degree. If your turbinates are swollen they can be injected with steroids to reduce them and improve your breathing

If the septal perforation repair is going to fail, it would typically manifest itself as a persistent perforation within three months of surgery. As long as you're not excessively manipulating the inside of your nose or using topical decongestants, you should be fine. If you would like further...

Based on your photo, it appears that your right inferior turbinate is touching the septum. This could be due to postsurgical turbinate swelling. And examination will be necessary to determine the cause of your obstruction. If you spray a decongestant in your right side, and if that makes you...

That said, there are many reasons people can have persistent nasal obstruction after surgery. Additionally, a CAT scan is not necessary to determine what is causing somebody's nasal airway obstruction. At this point, consider consulting with a reputable rhinoplasty specialist so you can...