Got a deviated septum surgery 4 days ago. The recovery time is 3 to 4 weeks, Since I play sports when something comes in contact with my nose will it affect it? Do I have to worry?
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August 4, 2014
Answer: You should not let your nose get hit after surgery
This week probably felt like the worst cold of your life. Your nose is plugged and nasal, your ears may be popping, and you have an annoying post-nasal drip. These are all normal feelings during recovery from nasal surgery. Smell and taste will start improving soon and will become normal over...
Since you are now over one year out from surgery, almost all
of your post-operative swelling should have resolved. I recommend that you see a board certified
facial plastic surgeon for a complete evaluation of your septum and nose. The bump on your nose may require a surgery
to correct, and...
Excessive bleeding is bad. If this happens in the air your husband may be in serious trouble. Being a little weak 2 weeks after surgery is not abnormal but very week would not be normal. You may want to check his hematocrit (amount of blood in the body) with a simple blood test that will...