I no longer have any septum left due to my cocaine addiction. I have since gone to rehab but now need to address the issue of my nose. I have a very bad infection as well. What’s left of my nostrils scab up and I usually pick at it and cause me excruciating pain. The interior of my nose has also started to harden, which I thought was scabbing, so I tried to pick it and it won’t come out. It acts more like tar. It is also black in color. Can my nose be repaired?
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The incision for a septoplasty is located on the inside of the nose, and is approximately 1/2 inch long. A septoplasty will not change the shape of the nose, and is only performed for airflow improvement. If you're wanting to perform a cosmetic rhinoplasty, that can also be performed at the s...
Insurance may cover nasal surgery when medically indicated, such as chronic nasal congestion and sinusitis when medications don't improve symptoms. The specific nasal surgery will vary based on multiple factors, but may include septoplasty, turbinate reduction, nasal valve repair, endoscopic...
Dear jojo1509, I personally don't use dissolvable packing and I remove the packing I use the day after the procedure. Speak with your surgeon regarding your concerns as he/she knows what was used and has a protocol that should be followed. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.