Had Septoplasty + Turbinate surgery about 5 days ago. I'm healing well, and the doc took the packing out a couple of days ago. I also no longer have any gauze/cotton. Just some dried blood and mucus discharge. But I still have some numbness in the roof of my mouth towards the front. But I'm not sure if that should fade away soon or if its a residual, 'permanent' effect and if there's any cause for concern. Thank you!
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Its actually separation of the lower later cartilages in the midline...A thin graft will cover it beautifully ..Sewing it together makes it stiff and elevates the tip
Dear Kmiskimon,Thank you for your question. After surgery, there is no heavy lifting and no carrying anything more than ten pounds for 2 weeks. You should be ready to resume normal activities after 2 weeks. Given the nature of your work, your surgeon may prefer you to be out-of-work at the wa...