6 months post-op & septum moves when I breathe, what's happening?

September 9, 2023
Asked By:Profile25 in Texas

I had a septoplasty around 6 months ago, and my septum moves A LOT when I exhale — so much so that it completely blocks my right nasal cavity. Also, whenever I sleep on my side, my septum will “flop”/“sag” into the nasal cavity of the side I’m sleeping on and will completely obstruct the airway. For reference, I had a septoplasty in which my septum was scored and trimmed and adjusted to the midline. I’m worried that too much was removed or that my septum is very weak now. What’s happening?

Answers (3)

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September 25, 2023

Answer: Need physical examination

Gary M. Horndeski, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 25, 2023

Answer: Need physical examination

Gary M. Horndeski, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 11, 2023

Answer: Septoplasty

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 11, 2023

Answer: Septoplasty

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 11, 2023

Answer: Flapping

September 11, 2023

Answer: Flapping

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