Hi there. I recently had a septoplasty after fracturing my nose (septoplasty on November 23) so a little over 5 months ago. I know that after a surgery as invasive as this one the recovery process is long but I feel as though the swelling in my nose should be less by this point. The tip of my nose is still visibly bigger and the swelling is going down on different rates on the sides of my nose. I figured by the 6 month mark things would be close to normal but its not. Is this normal?
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After a septoplasty, it's normal for the tip of the nose to be swollen, and this swelling can persist for several months after the procedure. It's also possible for the nose to appear slightly upturned or pointed in the early stages of healing, due to swelling or changes in the shape of the...
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Good morning, in experienced hands the risk of septal perforation with septoplasty is generally quite low. I explain to patients that revision nasal surgery, smoking, and inhaled substances (e.g. cocaine use) substantially increase that risk. It sounds as though you do not fall into any of those...
