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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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...
Hello and Thanks for the Questions.
It is difficult to fully assess your condition without a picture or better yet a thorough examination of your nose. That being said, sometimes septoplasty may not be adequate to fully optimize the nasal airway. Once the septum has been addressed it may...