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.
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March 16, 2012
Answer: When septoplasty can be performed after rhinoplasty
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...
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...
