I had surgery last december with no complications other than a constat feeling of numbness(and sometimes mild pain) , on the interior of my nose, that sometimes appears to be on the roof of my mouth. My surgeon said he used the "swinging door tecnique" . Any ways I can check by myself for a perforation? Water or light trough the nose? Thanks for your time.
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Answer: Self examination to rule out septal perforation
Revision septoplasties do have more risks, in particular, septal perforations. Perhaps your surgeon feels that even with minor improvement in the deviation of your septum, you would not achieve a significant improvement in airflow through your nose without placing you at risk. A second opinion...
There should not be external scars with a septoplasty, as the incisions are made inside the nose. In general, a small external scar is left during an open rhinoplasty. The goal is to make this scar minimally visible, and it heals rather nicely when the procedure is performed with precision. I...
There exists a physiological nasal cycle that changes nasal mucosa swelling from one side to the other. Also a mechanical blockage such as a deviated septum or enlarged turbinates can produce similar symptoms. A cold may enhance the problem. See a Board certified...
