I had a septoplasty about 2 months ago and I just put some pressure on my nose and accidently pressed too hard causing a popping sound and some blood to come out my left nostril. I called my doctor and he said everything is fine and just to sleep upright for a few nights. But is there anything else I can do? Im worried I hurt it but am not close to home at all and canot see my doctor in person.
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It would be unusual to do an open septoplasty. An incision is made on the septum itself or though a transfixion incision, separating columella, and attached membranous septum, from the caudal cartilaginous septum.
The septum, the partition inside the nose, is operated on usually for airway improvement. Your nose is crooked and can only be corrected with an approporiate rhinoplasty. Both can be done at the same time.
Any changes in external appearance for cosmetic improvement will not be be covered by insurance. The breathing aspects are sometimes covered by insurance. There can be many causes for breathing difficulties, and a deviated septum may be one.Kenneth Hughes, MDBeverly Hills, CA