I am a having septorhinoplasty next month. My nose is littke big with a bump, the surgeon said he will shave the bump as my skin seems thin. As it is a septorhinoplasty will my nose change ? I'm worried by shaving the bump it's going to look no different at all. Is there any pictures of it being shaved I can see as I can't find any and a clear idea
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Hello,Septal perforation repair is one of the most difficult procedures to perform.
I developed a procedure to repair large septal perforations utilizing a pericranial flap. The use of this flap can help close larger perforations. Here are some methods of closure of septal perforation base...
If the septum is done correctly splints aren't necessary and the septum will stay straight on its own. I will use splints sometimes to keep the sinus cavities open if I am doing sinus surgery too. I do use light packings with airway straws so that the patient can breathe right after surgery. My...
Very difficult to answer your question without examining you and seeing a Cat Scan of your sinuses as they are now. You may have scar tissue from your last surgery blocking your sinus cavities . If the surgery doesn't heal properly it is possible to have even more symptoms now than before s...