What Does It Feel Like to Have a Splint Removed After a Septoplasty?

Tonsillectomy and septoplasty can easily be done simultaneously.  They are both done under general anesthesia and each procedure takes approximately a half an hour to perform.  There will be much more pain and discomfort from the tonsillectomy than the septoplasty. 

Thank you for your question. There are a few medications that are normally prescribed for a Rhinoplasty. First, you will be prescribed an antibiotic to prevent any infection. Also pain relievers will be prescribed for after surgery. Doctors may also prescribe a medication for the bruising. H...

Soft gel packs are important in the first 72 hours post op. My staff recommends bags of baby peas or corn because they contour to the shape of the face and remain cold longer than ice packs. I do not recommend OTC pain medications for the first 48 hours because many of them, including Aleve...

Septoplasty for breathing problems is usually a covered procdeure under most insurance plans. Whether or not this would be a pre existing problem and not covered for you is something between you and the company you choose and not influenced by the doctor. The Obama healthcare plan is supposed to...

A septoplasty is a non cosmetic procedure to help with breathing. A rhinoplasty is a cosmetic surgery to enhance the aesthetic appearance of the nose. Combined together often called a septorhinoplasty which will improve function and appearance. There is no non surgical rhinoplasty. If you are...

5 days after a septoplasty and since there was no bleeding associated with the stitch coming out there's probably no harm however, you should go and have the surgeon examine the inside of your nose ASAP to be certain.