I developed a bump on my nose after Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty, which is hard and basicaly a lifted bone. My surgeon said he wants me to correct it as it is quite obvious; although not too large in size. He will go in and shave it down in 15 minutes and I will need no splint. This doctor is very optimistic. So, I worry that this is not accurate. Is it possible to jus go in and have the hump shaved down in such a little amount of time, and just leave with a bandage? How long will my recovery be? Last time it took me 8 months to get back to looking "myself."
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The cost of septoplasty surgery will vary widely between regions and even between providers in the same region. Septoplasty is generally performed to improve nasal breathing, and for this reason it is typically covered by most insurance plans. However, different insurance plans will vary in the...
Placing plastic splints in the nose is a common procedure after septoplasty surgery. I would certainly suggest talking with your surgeon about your concerns.
In the immediate post-operative period, it can be difficult
to differentiate residual swelling from residual deformities.In most cases, residual deformities are
subtle and cannot be differentiated from swelling.When this situation arises, it’s important to
allow the swelling to resolve before m...