Could dorsal hump shave be included with septoplasty? (Photo)

No, a septoplasty is solely intended to correct problems associated with a deviated septum. The septoplasty procedure is directed at the internal structure of your nose and will therefore have no affect on the appearance of your nose. If you are concerned with changing the way your nose looks, a...

It often takes more than 4-6 weeks for the stitches to dissolve or go away. Furthermore, you can have mucous, crusting, and discharge on your septum for that time period. It is important to cleanse your nose to prevent buildup of these substances. Good luck. Dr. G.

As you suggested in your post, it is advisable that you wash your healing nose with a damp washcloth. Try to be as gentle as possible, avoiding applying too much pressure or rubbing too hard. As far as the “gunk” built up on your nose, this may be something you want to call to the attention of ...

Thanks for your question. The eye bags can certainly be related to your nasal congestion- I have the same problem! The blood supply from the inside of the nose drains through veins that also drain your orbits; extra blood from a congested nose can clog up the system a bit and lead to swelling of...

There are many issues that can create breathing problems on the nose such as valve collapse, vestibular stenosis, a deviated septum, allergies, turbinate hypertrophy, and chronic sinusitis. Each one of these is treated differently with medications or surgery. It is best to have examination by an...

Hello, Septal perforation repair is one of the most difficult procedures to perform.  I developed a procedure to repair large septal perforations utilizing a pericranial flap.  The use of this flap can help close larger perforations.  Here are some methods of closure of septal perforation based...