Blood clots still coming out of nose after 3 weeks of septoplasty is it dangerous?

This question is best directed to your surgeon. Yes, it is painful for a short period of time after removal of the splint.All the best,Talmage Raine MD

Blood in the nose 1-2 weeks after a septoplasty is typically normal.  Irrigating the nose with saline is the best way to dissolve or flush out these clots. Also remember that medications that thin the blood can contribute to continued bleeding/ clot formation and as well as resuming...

Thanks for the great question and I'm sorry to hear you're having such a difficult time sleeping. One of the best thing to do the first few days after nasal surgery is to sleep upright. Sleeping upright helps to really reduce the amount of swelling in the nose and may improve your breathing a...

Dear tjenkins87, I would suggest seeing your surgeon for a follow up examination. You can cause a deviation to the septum with trauma as you describe so an in office intra-nasal evaluation would provide a diagnosis. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

Thanks for your question- septoplasty refers to addressing the septum, which is the divider plate between the right and left nasal passage ways. No changes to your outward nose are created (unless a complication occurs) If you want that bony aspect taken down this can be done at the same time...

Thank you for your question.  Some facial pain, particularly around the upper front teeth, is expected after surgery and will resolve with time.  However, there is a risk of sinus infection after nasal airway surgery which can present with facial pain.  I recommend...