A facial surgeon (cosmetic) or an ENT? I'm concerned about an ENT's devotion to aesthetic issues and a cosmetic surgeon's ability to correct the therapeutic issues. There are board certified plastic surgeon ENTs in my area. Thanks!
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Typically, flying after one week of recovery from an uneventful septoplasty should not be a problem. However, some RX support is helpful for nasal decongestion with landing and departure changes in airline cabin pressure. Additionally, many people need to maintain nasal saline throughout the ...
You have caudal septal deviation which may be associated with nasal structural deviation too. Correction of this deformity is done on regular basis since it is very common. The caudal septal cartilage can be straightened by a number of techniques or can be reveresed and replaced.
Hello voxsola,Thanks for your question.It is unusual for a septal perforation patient to complain of massive amounts of mucus production. There may be a medical situation in your airways that is causing this. If the air around you is dry, your sinuses will make more fluid to correct the s...