I belive I have a type C CURVED caudal septal deviated tip. Large nasal turbinates. No external valve collapse, internal seems OK. Each surgeon has a similar L strut approach with turbinate reduction. I just consulted with a triple board certified surgeon in the Los Angeles, Southbay who has actually performed several caudal septal deviation surgeries. He recommended a caudal septal replacement with a high complication rate! Is a curved caudal septal deviated tip that difficult to correct?
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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...
I usually recommend 4 weeks for contact sports after a surgery like this. The risk is re-injury to the nose and septum.Talk to your surgeon about specific recommendations.I have also used face masks to provide extra protection for those wanting to return to activity sooner.
Hello Frostinad,Thanks for your question.The treatment that I would recommend for improving the asymmetry in your tip long term is called a tip rhinoplasty. Your tip cartilages are being affected by the distal end of your septum and twisting. The distal septum needs to be altered and r...
