1 week post Septoplasty, one nostril is more stuffed up and I can't smell anything. Will this subside?

Dear healthiswealth, Replacing the splint with packing should not change your result. Not all surgeons myself included use splints with septoplasty. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

Turbinate reduction is frequently indicated during septoplasty to address "compensatory hypertrophy"  of the turbinate.   This involves enlargement of the turbinate on the opposite side of the septal deviation.   The turbinate enlarges over time to fill in the extra space made by the septal de...

Click on the "Web reference" link, just below my response, or go here: FacialSurgery.com/RealSelf/RealSelf_meippolito.html I made a computer morph of your nose, and an animation of the morph, to show the changes that are possible for your nose in truly expert hands. From an appearance...

Though every surgeon has personal preferences regarding post operative care based on personal experience and surgical principles, having only one visit at 5 days and no follow up appointments seems rather brief. I do not use internal nasal splints, but in general our protocol for septoplasty/ ...

There are several things to consider.  One, you should be able to call your PS office directly and his staff should be able to tell you how long this will take.  Second, are you having surgery at a hospital or stand alone surgery center.  Arrival time to discharge time at a hospital is us...

Dear janellnwy, I would suggest that you see your surgeon for a follow up appointment. Address the concerns of nasal burning and coughing up of mucous so a proper diagnosis and care plan can be advised. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.