What are my options for ~2cm Nasal septal perforation? 2 years post septoplasty.

August 17, 2017
Asked By:fancygirl16 in Phoenix, AZ

I've had a septoplasty almost 2 yrs ago and it resulted in a septal perforation. It is roughly 1-1.5cm length and around 0.5cm in height/ a qtip is unable to pass through. I've tried living with it, and I'm sick of the constant nosebleeds, crusting and having to clean my nose multiple times a day. I am looking into permanent solutions to this problem. I'm terrified of my nose collapsing.Is it fixable with 1 surgery?What is the best type of surgery for this?And how do I find a reliable doctor?

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October 22, 2017

Answer: Septal perforation repair

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October 22, 2017

Answer: Septal perforation repair

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Umang Mehta, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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February 22, 2018

Answer: Septal Perforation

Anil R. Shah, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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February 22, 2018

Answer: Septal Perforation

Anil R. Shah, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
August 25, 2017

Answer: Large perforations are tricky

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Colin Pero, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
August 25, 2017

Answer: Large perforations are tricky

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Colin Pero, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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August 19, 2017

Answer: Septal perforation repair

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