I got a septoplasty back in June. Doctors said it was successful and that I should be able to breath normally. It went well weeks post-op but then I got what I thought was a cold. And I haven’t been breathing normally since. I noticed my left nostril was smaller than my right. And now looking it at it is completely blocked by the septum. So my septoplasty not only failed but also made it worse. I REALLY would rather not go through the surgery again, especially after it failed. What do I do?
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Hi there! Breathing trouble and sinus problems at times go hand-in-hand. From the photos, it appears you may have a deviated septum, though physical examination in person would be best for true determination. A CT Sinus scan would be helpful to see what's happening within your sinuses if you're...
Hi BH,
You should schedule a consultation with an ENT (if you do not wish to change the appearnce of your nose) or with a facial plastic surgeon if you wish to breath better as well as change the appearance of your nose. Feel free to contact us with any further concerns or questions. Choose...
First, how did you acquire the perforation? That's something that needs to be understood and discussed with an experienced nasal surgeon. This is important to ensure no ongoing process is present which could make progress in size.
Second, the amount of remaining dorsal cartilage strut determines...
