I'm a mouth breather and it ruins my whole face. I also have breathing problems. I need nose sugery. Would insurance cover it?

Dear jojo1509, I personally don't use dissolvable packing and I remove the packing I use the day after the procedure. Speak with your surgeon regarding your concerns as he/she knows what was used and has a protocol that should be followed. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

Is important to wait at least one year before undergoing another revision rhinoplasty procedure. In addition, a full set of facial photographs are required  and an in-person examination to make a determination about how to proceed. Due to the previous two alterations to the nose, there's been ...

In all likelihood, you took off a small crust of dried blood which started rebleeding.  I would get in to see your surgeon, so that you can be examined.

The photographs you have posted here show a nose that is crooked because of the central support of the nose - the Septum.  So if you indeed did have a septoplasty, then it did not address the crookedness of the nose.  You probably need to go back to your surgeon and discuss this issue.  

Hi Septoplasty is one of the most common procedures I perform.  From newborns whose nose was deviated at birth to older patients who have there nose broken from trauma.   Septoplasty is commonly performed to help with breathing. No packing is used in my practice after...

Thank you for your question. After nasal surgery it takes a few weeks before the inflammation will resolve thus presenting as a blocked nose. Ocean spray a few times a day will decrease the swelling and allow you to breathe better sooner. As for the post-nasal drip, did you have have it before?...