Two weeks ago I had septoplasty and one week later I had the stents removed. At the time my surgeon told me to not blow or touch my nose; no cleaning instruction were given. The congestion comes and goes and alternates between nostrils. The cold air makes my sinuses feel really cold. The person/numbness in my teeth and roof of mouth comes and goes as well. Is this normal? As well, I'm a smoker, I've cut back to 10-15 smokes a day, does this increase chances of infection? Is so what should I look out for?
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It is not uncommon for septal deviations to recur. It is more common with puberty, after trauma, or following surgery. Spurs don't usually "re-grow", if they are completely removed. New ones can form, however.I hope this helps clarify things for you. Good luck!
Ear, nose and throat doctors and plastic surgeons have specialty training and experience in nasal septoplasty surgery. A primary care physician may confirm the diagnosis, but would not perform the septoplasty surgery to correct the problem.
Nowadays the term septoplasty usually refers purely to surgery of the internal septum and breathing area. You appear to have external deviation as well and will likely require rhinoplasty/valve repair and support maneuvers as well as septoplasty. If you have any allergy or other medical issues ...
