I had a septoplasty 5 years ago and every time the season changes to winter I experience nosebleeds. Is this normal?

Often times, dissolving stitches are used to re-appose the mucosal flaps in a septoplasty. It is possible that this stitch is starting to dissolve or loosen up. I would make an appointment with your surgeon for an in-person exam. Your doctor can trim the stitch for you at that time. Best of luck!

Any aspirin can cause platelets not to function normally. We usually recommend patients be off any ASA/aspirin or other blood thinners for at least 2 weeks prior to surgery.  Aspirin is commonly found in many over the counter products so it is important to read ingredients of any medicines...

Hi Gillian London,Extreme pain following septoplasty and sinus surgery may be caused by: collection of blood in the septumpacking inside the nosemaxillary sinus infectionpost-op neuralgiaAmong possible steps will be remove the packing, do sinus xray (dentists usually only do dental root spot f...

Dear Cptnramin, It is important that you see your surgeon for a follow up appointment and have a proper diagnosis and then a treatment plan set. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

Dear 123ltbb,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American ...

Hi craig 4586, Dryness of the throat may be caused by the following: breathing through your mouthempty nose syndrome - where your nostrils become too roomy leading to the disturbance of turbulent airflow through your nose to your throatPlease see your surgeon or a specialist for an assessment.