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There are several things to consider. One, you should be able to call your PS office directly and his staff should be able to tell you how long this will take. Second, are you having surgery at a hospital or stand alone surgery center. Arrival time to discharge time at a hospital is usually longer. Thirdly, each surgeon has their own way of operating and technique. It may take one surgeon 5 hours to do this surgery where it only takes me around 2.5 to 3 depending on the patient.
In our practice, a septoplasty in combination with the rhinoplasty usually takes approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours to perform under general anesthesia monitored by a physician anesthesiologist. For more information, please see the video below
When septoplasty is performed with closed rhino it takes 1.5 hours and open rhino 2.5 to 4 hours. Please see link below for more information.
Dear preoprhino, Depending on the surgeon and the techniques used you will have varying times. In my practice a combined primary procedure is typically two to two and a half hours. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.
Dear janellnwy, I would suggest that you see your surgeon for a follow up appointment. Address the concerns of nasal burning and coughing up of mucous so a proper diagnosis and care plan can be advised. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.
Click on the "Web reference" link, just below my response, or go here: FacialSurgery.com/RealSelf/RealSelf_wplewis1.html I made a computer morph of your nose, and an animation of the morph, to show the changes in the appearance of the nose that are possible in truly expert hands.I elevated ...
Dear pmytides, The decreased sense of smell and taste is usually related to still being swollen after surgery. The swelling tends to improve around 3 weeks post op. Every patient is different and it is important to remember to wait 6 months to a year to judge your final result, but I would ...