Septoplasty ..swelling? Does this take a few months to finally subside?

October 28, 2013
Asked By:debbiejpz in Philadelphia, PA

I had a revision septoplasty done .septum had turned and buckled ..it was done 1 yr ago ..no turbinate work was done and no cosmetic surgery was done .just straightening the septum using an open approach ...how long till the swellin g is gone ...I was not able to breathe freely on the left side ...so now I still feel congested on the left side after 1 month ..dooes this take a few months to finally feel subside ...I am also using a nasal steiod spray ..

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