I was examined by an ETN dr. and I was told I had a slightly deviated septum. And I was wondering if fixing/straightening the septum would also improve my nose appearance(remove the hump and make nose straighter) or if improving the nose appearance would require a rhinoplasty as well. I've read that septoplasty doesn't change your nise shape, but I've also read that if a nose was crooked it could end up straighter after an operation.
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It often takes more than 4-6 weeks for the stitches to dissolve or go away. Furthermore, you can have mucous, crusting, and discharge on your septum for that time period. It is important to cleanse your nose to prevent buildup of these substances. Good luck. Dr. G.
As you suggested in your post, it is advisable that
you wash your healing nose with a damp washcloth. Try to be as gentle as
possible, avoiding applying too much pressure or rubbing too hard. As far as
the “gunk” built up on your nose, this may be something you want to call to the
attention of ...
Thanks for your question. The eye bags can certainly be related to your nasal congestion- I have the same problem! The blood supply from the inside of the nose drains through veins that also drain your orbits; extra blood from a congested nose can clog up the system a bit and lead to swelling of...
