I have a perforated septum, a scab keeps forming, my doctor said it was fine to blow my nose but when I do it pops out.

I wish you a lot of luck and sucess. The doctor I know charges much less and has operated on tons of them. Out of network is always a fight that shouldnt happen.

Thanks for the question.1.  I do not believe this is a saddle nose deformity based on your pics but only a detailed exam can tell for sure.2.  Second, a septoplasty will not change the shape of your nostril nor will filing down your dorsum.  Likely, your nostrils were always asymmetric, as in mo...

Hello Dmq48,A septoplasty does carry the risk of collapse of the nasal dorsum.  This risk is minimized by leaving an appopriate amount of septum near the dorsum of the nose.  Given your three previous rhinoplasties, it makes your surgery more difficult surgically.  The reason is that the am...

When dissecting near the floor of the septum, the nerve that innervates the top central teeth can be irritated.  It should be a temporary thing.  Wish you the best!

This is complex procedure performed by skilled rhinoplasty surgeons and not for the surgeon who does just a few rhinoplasties or a little nasal work here and there.  The procedure is done for a variety reasons.  It involved removing the nasal cartilaginous septum entirely, reshaping outside of t...

I don't typically use splints after septoplasty, however, when used, they are almost always sewn into the septum therefore they cannot be dislodged.  If you are concerned, please call your doctor and he/she can see you sooner to check to see if the splints are in place or not.  It is normal f...