What is this bone looking thing in my nose? Should I be worried? (photo)

It appears that you might be infected.... it would be prudent to notify your surgeon immediatelygood luck

Thank you for your question. Septoplasty recovery varies from person to person, but most begin breathing easier and feeling better within about two weeks. That said, it may be taking a bit longer for the swelling inside your nose to subside, which would explain the clogged feeling and the...

I am not clear why you would have stitches on the tip of your nose, but it may suggest that you had a more extensive surgery beyond a septoplasty and sinuses.Depending on exactly what surgery was done, numbness after nasal surgery is common and expected in some circumstances. This is due to the ...

Hi hen786,At 3 days post septoplasty, you can smile and laugh as much as you want (lol). The reason why you feel tightness at 3days post-op is because this is usually the time when maximum swelling comes, but your recovery shouldn't be affected by laughing.

Thanks for your question. In short, yes there are situations where the septum can re-warp to become closer to its original crooked position in the nose, however this certainly does not occur in every or even most septoplasties. The likely biggest contributor to the issue is how much septum is...

Thanks for posting your concerns. You must find an ENT provider that accepts your insurance. It should cover any functional airway surgery to improve your breathing. Without examining you, it is not possible to say exactly what needs to be done. Best of luck breathing better.