5 days post op had rhinoseptoplasty. Sneezed and now flap of skin hanging? (Photos)

Thanks for the great question and I'm sorry you're not feeling well. By day 5 after a septoplasty you should be feeling quite a bit better compared to the first couple of days after surgery. Most of the bleeding should have stopped by now. I would try and get ahold of your doctor to see if they...

This sound like a normal release of a combination of the gel used by surgeons to prevent bleeding after surgery combined with mucous and blood being absorbed by the gel.  That's the gel doing its job and finally releasing itself when the job is done.  You might expect more.  Much of it typic...

Deviated nasal septum and nasal polyps can both cause nasal congestion so it would be difficult to assess the causes of obstruction without a thurough nasal examination. A Septoplasty is done under general anesthesia or at least sedation as the surgery can be quite stimulating and...

Septoplasty revision is not a simple task.  It may require cartilage grafting from the ear or rib and straightening the septum may only be the beginning of the solution to the problem.  Sometimes concomitant turbinate surgery and spreader graft surgery is required. I recommend finding a nasal r...

Thanks for your question. This shouldn't be a problem, but give your surgeon a call to be sure. Usually we see people about a week out from this kind of surgery to check the healing process anyway. Good luck!

Medical necessity must be documented for coverage, which is performed at the time of the exam.  A septoplasty is only done for airflow improvement, and will NOT change the shape of the nose.  A rhinoplasty is considered cosmetic, and must be paid for by the patient.  Both procedures can be pe...