1 year post op- Septorhinoplasty MRI shows I have an obstructed nasal cavity, if I get it corrected will the headaches go away?

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I had my surgery over a year ago. 1 month post op I started getting some really bad headaches. The ent assured me it was not related to surgery. Fast forward to two weeks ago, They are so unbearable and last for days. My mri came back I have an obstructed nasal cavity. When I looked at the scans myself I also noticed there is some kind of label on my bone. If I get this corrected will these headaches go away? Is this bone label a foreign object?? I’m freaking out.

Andrew Miller, MD · Answer

During rhinoplasty to make the nose smaller, if the septum is not corrected well, breathing obstruction and subsequent headaches can worson. An MRI scan often overreads the nasal cavity. A good exam will tell you if more surgery will help. Be sure to see a rhinoplasty expert for consultation.

Cem Altindag, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for your question. An ENT Const. (Otolaryngologist) surgeon should evaluate this. Regards. Cem Altindag Istanbul

1 year post op- Septorhinoplasty MRI shows I have an obstructed nasal cavity, if I get it corrected will the headaches go away?

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