Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underSeptoplasty q&a

Did my septoplasty fail?

jdepew5May 31, 2018
I had a septoplasty 15 days ago. I have less air flow now and I can feel that my septum isn't straight inside my nose... It feels like the deviation is now higher up then it was prior to surgery. Did my septoplasty fail?

Answers (2)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Joelle Rogal, MD profile photo
Dr. Joelle Rogal, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.8 | 22 Reviews
Answered on Jun 1, 2018
Answer
Dr. Ahmed Maki, DO, FACS
Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Answered on Jun 6, 2018
Answer
1 person found this helpful

More Septoplasty Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Jason Lichtenberger, MD

It is not uncommon after nasal surgery to have discharge from the nose, occasional bleeding, and even some light headedness. The sensation of a lump in your throat could be due to the anesthesia - either the breathing tube or a small injury to the uvula (the thing that hangs down in the back of ...

+1 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Umang Mehta, MD

Hi and thanks for the question. You should definitely see your surgeon in the next day or two. You may have a permanent suture (stitch) which has extruded, meaning the body is spitting it out. The soreness could be the sign of an infection. The stitch would probably need to be snipped and ...

+1 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Jeffrey Joseph, MD, FACS

Thanks for the question.  In my opinion, your dorsum could be lowered more, and your nose shortened.  This would bring more balance and harmony to your face.  Good luck!

+1 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Jason Lichtenberger, MD

Packing is sometimes used after nasal surgery, but it must be removed or there is a risk of infection.  It is quite rare for it to be 'lost' or fall out.I do not use packing in nasal surgery - it is often uncomfortable and does not affect long-term results in my experience.

+1 answers
See all Septoplasty Q&A
See more Septoplasty Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE SEPTOPLASTY GUIDE →