Not too long ago my nasal tip was a lot sharper than it is now. I am considering undergoing septoplasty due to breathing difficulties but is curious to if the procedure will restore my nasal tip back to it's initial state. I may of been bumped in the face a few days back and I'm a little concerned about the droopiness this may of caused. Here are some before and after photos. Is my nasal tip just swollen or will septoplasty correct this? (I'm strictly asking about septoplasty.)
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March 9, 2015
Answer: Will septoplasty correct the tip of my nose?
Thank you for your question. In my practice I have had the unfortunate experience of caring for patients that have had their turbinates removed by other doctors. These have been very miserable patients. There is little that can be done once empty nose syndrome has occurred. I think there is a...
While each surgeon has his or her own preferences regarding post-operative instructions, I tell patients that they can resume their normal activities (weight lifting, cardio, swimming, etc.) two weeks after surgery. Note, however, that this is for patients who have undergone ONLY septoplasty...
While there are different types of nasal splints, for the most part, the splints are thin plastic, or silicone, and are held in by a stitch through the nasal septum. To remove the splints, the stitch is cut, removed, and the splints are then pulled out one by one (you will have one on the right...
