Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underSeptoplasty q&a

I had a Septoplasty due to a septum deviation. I had stents taken out and I smoked cannabis, will this cause it to deviate back?

AGoshbySep 8, 2016
I have had 2 stents in which were taking out today and I ended up smoking cannabis later that night. It has felt more swollen on the same side it use to deviate to, and I'm worried it will push the deviation back into place? Should I be worried?

Answers (1)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Andrew L. Greensmith, MBChB, FRACS profile photo
Dr. Andrew L. Greensmith, MBChB, FRACS
Specialist Plastic Surgeon
4.8 | 92 Reviews
Answered on Sep 20, 2016
Answer

More Septoplasty Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS

I appreciate your question. Cost varies by geographic location, surgeon expertise, OR time, anesthesia, length of procedure etc.  I would recommend that you see a board certified plastic surgeon in your area who specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery and who is also a member ...

+1 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Regina Rodman, MD

Sorry to hear about your whistling nose!  A septal button is often a good solution to stop the whistling in the meantime.  This is a small piece of silastic that can be placed in the hole to help the air flow more smoothly.  Visit a facial plastic surgeon today and see what...

+2 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Kyle T. Yamamoto, MD

Repairing septal perforations is a complex issue that will require an in-person consultation with a surgeon who specializes in nasal surgery and rhinoplasty.Repair of a perforation can be done a number of ways, depending on the size, location, and severity of the perforation.  They can be...

+3 answers
See all Septoplasty Q&A
See more Septoplasty Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE SEPTOPLASTY GUIDE →