Had Septoplasty done 2 weeks ago, when will I get my sense of taste and smell back?

A septoplasty, turbinate reduction, and sinus surgery should not change the outer appearance of your nose, if performed properly. It sounds like you had surgery just recently so I would wait to judge the appearance of your nose until after the nasal splints are removed. If...

Hi no need to panic regarding the surgery.In the immediate post operative period  if  the nasal pack is in situ you may have slight discomfort.once it is removed a good nasal douching with nasal saline spray will relieve the congestion .please do keep the operated nasal cavity clear of crusts w...

Dear doniii~ Thank you for your question. Any nasal blockage can cause a decreased sense of smell. After nasal and sinus surgery, the sinonasal lining is swollen and inflamed for several weeks to months. This swelling is a normal part of the healing process and gradually improves with time; the...

Great question. Any post operative pain and swelling that is in excess of you have been told to expect should be brought to the attention of your surgeon. I always tell my septoplasty patients to expect pain, numbness, and/or tingling of the nose, front teeth and/or roof of the mouth for a few...

A thorough internal and external examination of the nose is required to make a determination about what is causing the breathing issues in the nose. There are many issues on the inside of the nose  that can restrict breathing, and a deviated nasal septum is only one issue. A thorough ...

The risk of bleeding after septoplasty is significant for the first 10-14 days. There are cut edges of nasal lining sewn together, cut bone edges at times, and sometimes small tears in the lining of the septum. The septum has a rich blood supply so any injury to the nose can cause any of these...