Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underSeptoplasty q&a

How Soon Can I Get Septoplasty After my Rhinoplasty?

apple333Jan 30, 2012
I had open rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago and now my ps said I will need septoplasty. My tip is very crooket to the right and I am so upset. I can't belive he didn't check it before he did my surgery. My breathing was never a problem before but now it's hard to breath threw my L nastril. I want to get it fixed ASAP. Do I really have to wait a full Year or can this be done sooner? Thank you so much for any feedback.

Answers (2)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Dr. William Portuese, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Mar 16, 2012
Answer
Dr. Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired)
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Mar 11, 2012
Answer

More Septoplasty Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired)

You should ask your Rhinoplasty Surgeon this question and follow his/her advice during your post-op Rhinoplasty phase of healing and recovery.

+1 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
William H. Gorman, MD (retired)

After a septoplasty, it is common for the surgeon to insert splints inside the nose to fit on both sides of the septum. These are made of silastic which is a plastic-like material. These are usually left in for 5-7 days and then are removed. If yo are having bleeding and pain, try to get in to...

+2 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
William Portuese, MD

Some people experience significant nasal obstruction with a 30% restriction of airflow while other patients do not have symptoms.  It really depends on each individual patient.  If the nasal obstruction from the deviated septum is significant and the patient is symptomatic, then it...

+2 answers
See all Septoplasty Q&A
See more Septoplasty Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE SEPTOPLASTY GUIDE →