I had my septoplasty done on 05/10/2017. The first 5 days were hell! I had my splints removed yesterday and have been doing everything the doctor told me to do. I'm having serious facial pain in my cheeks, like pressure. Also have jaw pain as well as dental pain. I am unable to take the narcotics they gave me because it causes severe migraines. I have been limited to only Tylenol and ibuprofen. My nose doesn't really hurt it's just a little tender.
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Hi,Based on your photos, you seem to have a crooked nasal bridge deviation and an indented bulbous tip. Depending on the reason for your bulbous tip- surgery may require defatting the tip, cartilage grafting, and/or reshaping, this will reduce the indentation and bulbosity of your nose. The...
Thank you for your question. Fortunately, I think the risk of it affecting your recovery is probably very low. Nasal steroid spray immediately after septoplasty can irritate your membranes and may increase the risk of bleeding. Although I suspect...
The skin flap needs to be sutured back or it might heal in an abnormal position. Some surgeons might opt to leave it alone as wound contracture will eventually close the gap but I would recommend resuturing it as it is a critical area. RegardsDr. Janjua