I recently had a septoplasty only (no rhinoplasty) and I have noticed a lot of little whitehead/commodones forming in my pores. Prior to surgery I used a metal extractor with a little metal loop and put pressure to push them out with no issues. I asked my ENT doctor, but he didn't understand what I was saying and I tried to describe it multiple times. Anyways, I was just wondering what might be a good rule of thumb. Surgery overall went well. No issues.
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In general, a septoplasty will not fix a droopy nose. Whoever, sometimes a small additional procedure through the septoplasty approach can fix a droopy tip without the need for an extensive Rhinoplasty.
I appreciate your question and concern regarding your accidental manipulation of your nasal splints so soon after surgery. From your description, is sounds like you did not cause any serious damage or intranasal injury, as you describe no bleeding or significant pain. However, it is best to...