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Why are my stitches numb? 2 days post septoplasty.

kaseyb810Nov 15, 2017
Two days ago i had surgery for my deviated septum and something with my sinuses, i have stitches in the tip of my nose but it’s completely numb and i have no feeling is that normal and will it go away

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Somyos Kunachak, MD - Account Suspended

Hi hen786,At 3 days post septoplasty, you can smile and laugh as much as you want (lol). The reason why you feel tightness at 3days post-op is because this is usually the time when maximum swelling comes, but your recovery shouldn't be affected by laughing.

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Julian W. Dixon, MD

Thanks for your question. In short, yes there are situations where the septum can re-warp to become closer to its original crooked position in the nose, however this certainly does not occur in every or even most septoplasties. The likely biggest contributor to the issue is how much septum is...

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Benjamin C. Paul, MD

Thanks for posting your concerns. You must find an ENT provider that accepts your insurance. It should cover any functional airway surgery to improve your breathing. Without examining you, it is not possible to say exactly what needs to be done. Best of luck breathing better.

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