Okay so I feel like I worded my question wrong next time so I will do it correctly this time. I got hit by a metal door as a kid and that caused me to have a deviated septum and my nostrils are too small and they were not like this before. Furthermore my nose has developed a gigantic dent in the cartilage and for some reason it's growing at an alarming rate. I was wondering if a septoplasty and nasal turninate reduction would also reduce the catilage in my gap and over all fix some of the issues
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Thank you for your question. Fortunately, I think the risk of it affecting your recovery is probably very low. Nasal steroid spray immediately after septoplasty can irritate your membranes and may increase the risk of bleeding. Although I suspect...
The skin flap needs to be sutured back or it might heal in an abnormal position. Some surgeons might opt to leave it alone as wound contracture will eventually close the gap but I would recommend resuturing it as it is a critical area. RegardsDr. Janjua
Thanks for the great question and I'm sorry you're not feeling well. By day 5 after a septoplasty you should be feeling quite a bit better compared to the first couple of days after surgery. Most of the bleeding should have stopped by now. I would try and get ahold of your doctor to see if they...