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Waiting Time for 2nd Septoplasty?

September 8, 2010
Asked By:Mattmatt in Michigan

I had a septorhinoplasty done 4 months ago, and I know I will need a revision of the septum. The first surgery I had my septum straighten along with spreader grafts put in. Also the tip of my nose was brought in. During the healing process my septum noticeable bowed to one side, making it very difficult to breath on that side. I have heard you are supposed to wait a year before the revision, but since I know for sure the septum is bowed (and it's not swelling issues), do I have to wait a fill yr

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