The right side of my septum was used for a shield graft and strut graft. My nose & septum are now bent. I will get a revision using rib & ear cartilage for my tip, but I also want to reuse the shield/strut & sew it back to my septum or put that in a pocket. It has affected my airflow in my right nostril & made it dry. My septum is also very thin so I don't want to throw away huge chunks of it. Is this a reasonable, doable, or benefit request? I regret letting anyone cut my septum at all.
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Splints are placed in the nose for many different reasons after a septoplasty. It really depends on why they were placed as to when they can be removed. As tough as it is, I would recommend following the surgeons advice on how long to keep them in. Maybe the office can offer you some things...
I think 3 weeks is more appropriate for running, weight-lifting and anything that might raise your blood pressure high enough to get a bleed. The ferris wheel is probably OK.
