I got septoplasty surgery 2 weeks ago. I got no brusing and minimum swelling. My doctor also did shave down my hump at the same time. My nose looks worse than it did on my side. It´s big and got no shape. No tip work was done. My doctor don't see anything unusual and is happy with the result. Please I am so desperate. Is this the look I will have or will it get better. Do I need a rhinoplasty?
November 1, 2013
Answer: Septoplasty recovery Dear Siggatun, In your opening question you ask, How can this happen with Septoplasty?It would not. You actually had a septorhinoplasty of sorts the "septo" portion which is the functional aspect of the nasal surgery and the "rhinoplasty" portion is the reducing of the hump or other cosmetic changes that were made. During this procedure it is important to take all of the aesthetics of the nose into consideration not just the hump. Small alterations need to be made so that the the nose is both functional and aesthetically pleasing in the end. With that said two weeks is to soon to determine what your final result will be. You will need to wait at least a few months and then see your surgeon for further discussion. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.
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November 1, 2013
Answer: Septoplasty recovery Dear Siggatun, In your opening question you ask, How can this happen with Septoplasty?It would not. You actually had a septorhinoplasty of sorts the "septo" portion which is the functional aspect of the nasal surgery and the "rhinoplasty" portion is the reducing of the hump or other cosmetic changes that were made. During this procedure it is important to take all of the aesthetics of the nose into consideration not just the hump. Small alterations need to be made so that the the nose is both functional and aesthetically pleasing in the end. With that said two weeks is to soon to determine what your final result will be. You will need to wait at least a few months and then see your surgeon for further discussion. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.
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