28F, 125lbs. Had repair on 1cm perforation in Nov 2023. Doc did flaps and AlloDerm method to close the hole and also had turbinate reduction. I get really bad anxiety because I still get congested & boogers. I do use saline spray and use Aquaphor to keep things moist but when I shine my light up there I feel like i see small pinholes possibly where the sutures were. Also seems like the septum is really thin behind where the hole was? Is it possible the hole will reopen?
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Answer: If your perforation is closed eight months after surgery, it should remain closed.
Based on your photo, it appears that your right inferior turbinate is touching the septum. This could be due to postsurgical turbinate swelling. And examination will be necessary to determine the cause of your obstruction. If you spray a decongestant in your right side, and if that makes you...
That said, there are many reasons people can have persistent nasal obstruction after surgery. Additionally, a CAT scan is not necessary to determine what is causing somebody's nasal airway obstruction. At this point, consider consulting with a reputable rhinoplasty specialist so you can...
You would benefit from a rhinoplasty and septoplasty. The rhinoplasty will correct the dorsal hump and increase the angle of the nasal columella. Your nose is inclined to one side and the septoplasty will correct this as well as the medial crura.
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