Should I be seeing any of my septum after open rhinoseptoplasty? When I use a mirror I can see my septum on my right side. I cannot really see it on my left side. Does this mean my septum is still deviated or is this normal? Before surgery the Dr. said my septum was largely deviated. I am concerned. Thanks in advance for any advice.
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September 18, 2012
Answer: Persistent deviation after septorhinoplasty
Could you sing and play harp before surgery??!! No, seriously, playing harmonica results in a lot of pressure changes through the nose, much different than singing. I would recommend waiting 4-6 weeks before you start with the harp, though you could probably return to singing earlier....
In general, almost all noses are numb right after a rhinoplasty. In most cases its the tip that is numb, but this numbness can extend down to the upper lip, and in rare cases some of the teeth. There are nerves that are cut and stretched during a rhinoplasty, and it takes a long time for those...
Normal nasal breathing requires some degree of resistance through the nose. Lack of resistance will result in an empty nose syndrome with atrophic rhinitis. An over resistant airflow passageway can be caused by a combination of a deviated septum, large turbinates, or valve collapse.
