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The amount of deviation of the septum alone does not usually determine if you require surgery or not. The need for surgery is determined by a combination of the amount of deviation along with your symptoms. Septal deviation along with symptoms like nasal congestion, runny nose, bleeding, or pain should be considered together. Some patients with 2-3 mm of deviation may have many symptoms. Other patients with the same amount of deviation may have no symptoms. The main goal of septum surgery is to improve your symptoms. I recommend discussing all of your symptoms as well as your deviation with your doctor. That will best determine whether surgery is a good option for you.
The patients symptoms must be considered, patients comfort breathing must be considered, patients happiness with the appearance of the nose must be considered. If all or most is a go the septum can be repaired. My Best, Dr Commons
Thank you for the question. This is a common symptom after septoplasty and rhinoplasty. The numbness comes from disruption of the nerve endings to the tip of the nose. These come through the hard palate and into the nose from below. There can also be a little numbness of the two front teeth....
Why take a chance. always select the optimal time for your surgery emotional and physical If you have a choice use your best sense.
Its actually separation of the lower later cartilages in the midline...A thin graft will cover it beautifully ..Sewing it together makes it stiff and elevates the tip
Dear Kmiskimon,Thank you for your question. After surgery, there is no heavy lifting and no carrying anything more than ten pounds for 2 weeks. You should be ready to resume normal activities after 2 weeks. Given the nature of your work, your surgeon may prefer you to be out-of-work at the wa...
There are a few questions I would have you answer first: 1) is there every any time when you can breathe well (if so, there may be a large allergy component). 2) do you see the side walls of your nose collapsing when you deeply inhale through your nose? 3) when you feel the middle wall of your...
Most physicians do not require any preoperative testing but that can vary based upon the level of anesthesia, your age and whether you take any blood thinners or not or are predisposed to bleeding. This procedure is typically an outpatient procedure and does not require a major work up.
