I had septoplasty 4 days ago---my splints removed this morning.My nose is still quite swollen; however my bigger concern is that my nostrils and tip of my nose is upturned...like a snout. I am really upset and scared of my appearance. What should I expect of the swelling and my appearance moving forward?
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Each surgeon has a preference for the type of cartilage that they use in nasal surgery. The literature supports irradiated rib (cadaver) cartilage as being well tolerated, safe, reliable, less risky because of it does not require a second surgery for harvest of the cartilage that can be...
Every patient heals differently, and it is possible to have a residual deviated septum. However, there can be many causes of slight bleeding, and it is not necessarily the case that your septum is deviated. Only an exam can tell for sure. Your nose may just be dry. I would recommend speaking...
It is very important that you take your recovery
after a septoplasty very seriously. Smoking cigarettes is known to make
swelling worse, thin the blood, and prolong proper recovery. Although you just
smoked two cigarettes, try not to make this a habit. It is always better to be
safe and cautious...