I know that i need septoplasty . My concern is would septoplasty remove the bone spur that i have at the top left of my nose . Knowing that it was caused by trauma several years ago . Would septoplasty fix the bone spur in order to get a staight septum ?
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Thank you for your question. Some facial pain, particularly around the upper front teeth, is expected after surgery and will resolve with time. However, there is a risk of sinus infection after nasal airway surgery which can present with facial pain. I recommend...
Hi,Based on your photos, you seem to have a crooked nasal bridge deviation and an indented bulbous tip. Depending on the reason for your bulbous tip- surgery may require defatting the tip, cartilage grafting, and/or reshaping, this will reduce the indentation and bulbosity of your nose. The...
Thank you for your question. Fortunately, I think the risk of it affecting your recovery is probably very low. Nasal steroid spray immediately after septoplasty can irritate your membranes and may increase the risk of bleeding. Although I suspect...