Why would the doctor remove so much of my septum when it was only supposed to be straightened?

Hello Crysti, your questions are common among our patients. Dark circles are stubborn but can be improved.  Usually we need to treat either the skin discoloration or the skin thickness, and sometimes the two components that cause the dark circles. We...

After nasal trauma, it usually takes 2-6 weeks for the large majority of the swelling to subside.  However, if one is thinking about rhinoplasty following the injury, I wait approximately a year.

Without seeing any pictures or knowing the degree of your injury, it's hard to say. That being said, it's unlikely that it will cause a droopy tip as a great majority of nasal injuries do not cause one. However, injury to the supratip area and continued swelling can lead to the appearance of a...

Feeling movement or instability in the Vomer/Anterior Nasal Spine/Septum after nose and throat surgery, especially if you've recently experienced nosebleeds or discomfort, warrants attention. While some post-operative swelling and minor discomfort are normal, persistent pain and noticeable...

This appears to be a dissolvable suture that was placed to close a mucosal incision inside your nose.  These usually dissolve on their own.  Any dorsal irregularities you notice now may resolve as swelling improves.  It is best to wait a few weeks.