Hi doctor, i underwent septoplasty and outfracture of inferior turbinates 18th February. I have no follow up appointment with my surgeon. But a follow up appointment with ENT doctor on 26 March. Is this normal? It means my first follow up appointment will be 5 weeks after surgery. My surgery duration was approx 25 minutes, had not stents and absorbable sutures. Packing was removed 4 hours after surgery. And advised to do (homemade) saline washes with salt water and bicarbonate soda.
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Thank you for your question. "Crooked" noses are very common, and are often not the result of a deviated septum alone. Pictures only tell a part of the story. A physical exam would be needed to make definitive recommendations. Based on your photos, you will likely require a septoplasty and ...
You are still very early after your second surgery. I tell patients it will take at least six weeks after nasal surgery to improve breathing. I would continue follow up with your surgeon and follow their recommendations. Best of luck
Hello,Thank you for your question and provided information. Nasal obstruction can be due to different reasons such as deviation, nasal valve collapse and turbinate hypertrophy. You need to be examinated in-person and in detailed. You need to seek a professional, innovative surgeon. Closed...