I had the septoplasty on Oct 2023 , with spreader grafts and partial septoplasty. I’ve since been back twice to see my surgeon. I complained both sides that my right nostril kept caving in , and I can’t breathe at all out of the right side of my nose. He looked in and said it was fine and there was nothing else he could do , but that the turbinates are swollen. My nose now curves even more , and my nostrils are crooked and one caved in. Is this normal ?
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This is challenging to answer without a thorough examination.
Nasal obstruction can be multifactorial - septal deviation, turbinate hypertrophy, nasal valve collapse (static or dynamic), and can change with allergies/weather/more.
Make sure you see a surgeon who is well-trained to evaluate...
If the septal perforation repair is going to fail, it would typically manifest itself as a persistent perforation within three months of surgery. As long as you're not excessively manipulating the inside of your nose or using topical decongestants, you should be fine. If you would like further...
Based on your photo, it appears that your right inferior turbinate is touching the septum. This could be due to postsurgical turbinate swelling. And examination will be necessary to determine the cause of your obstruction. If you spray a decongestant in your right side, and if that makes you...
