Had a septoplasty in November 2022. I know the tip of the nose can stay swollen for quite some time but is it normal for the tip of the nose to be pointing up at this stage in healing?
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Good morning, in experienced hands the risk of septal perforation with septoplasty is generally quite low. I explain to patients that revision nasal surgery, smoking, and inhaled substances (e.g. cocaine use) substantially increase that risk. It sounds as though you do not fall into any of those...
Septoplasty surgery corrects the nasal septum and straightens it to make the nasal passage(s) more open. It is a very successful surgery with a low revision and complication rate.
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