Does a doctor numb the nose prior to removing the splints one week after sinus surgery? Is the removal of the splints painful?

In general, a septoplasty will not affect the external appearance of the nose. A rhinoplasty is performed for any cosmetic changes the patient desires. Both a septoplasty and rhinoplasty can be performed together during what is called a septorhinoplasty. I would recommend a consult with a board...

Depending on your insurance company, they will likely cover some or all of any functional portion of your surgery. I would recommend a consult with a board certified rhinoplasty specialist. They will be able to evaluate your nose in person and provide you with advice. I hope this helps, and I...

Non-absorbable sutures come in a variety of colors and textures, but the ones most commonly used inside the nose during septoplasty are plain gut and chromic gut. Gut is a light tan color, and chromic gut is a slightly darker tan/brown color. They also come in white (vicryl), clear (monocryl,...

It's a good idea let your surgeon know about this and have him/her examine you. Most likely it's simply areas that are still healing with some exposed raw surfaces. The only way to know for sure is to be examined. Best of luck.

It's a little difficult to comment on what changes may have occurred to your nose during surgery without a before picture to compare it to. Was your surgery performed through an open approach? If so, it's normal to have quite a bit of swelling 2 weeks after surgery.On your lateral photos, it...