During the surgery I had a reoccuring hemotoma that we eventually drained on the third try. But as I was healing, I noticed a slight dent in my nose forming. Now I I feel I lost noticable dorsal and tip projection, and my nose still feels sensitive when touched with pressure. Does this look like a saddle nose, or am I just imagining things?
Hello everyone, I had a primary rhinoplasty in 2020, which addressed a dorsal hump but didnt resolve all of my concerns. My nasal tip remains bulbous and droopy, so Im planning to undergo a revision rhinoplasty. During a recent CBCT (done for unrelated reasons), I discovered how deviated my septum is (see pictures). This aligns with my ongoing symptoms: nasal resistance and loud breathing. I dont believe the septum was addressed during my rhinoplasty, and breathing neither improved nor worsened post-op. Given these factors, Im wondering: 1. Would it be advisable to combine a septoplasty with the revision rhinoplasty? 2. Could a septoplasty improve, or could it worsen some of the external asymmetry of my nose? 3. Should I thus prioritize finding a surgeon experienced in both functional and cosmetic revision rhinoplasty? I truly appreciate your time and insights. Thank you in advance.
I had septoplasty 2 years ago to help me breathe and it was hell. There were complications and some medical negligence on their part and once i got home I collapsed and stopped breathing, my dad found me and said I was blue. My nose got infected at least 4-5 times throughout the first year and the swelling persisted. Fast forward to April 2025 and the surgeon said we would go ahead with steroid injections to help with swelling. now were in July and ever since the steroid injections Ive developed a slight bifid nasal tip. I had this before the surgery as well but after the surgery it was gone, but once I received steroid injections it came back. Im wondering if this will subside and go away on its own or if revision will be needed? After my first experience with surgery im hesitant to go about getting a second one done. Curious to see what peoples opinions are because I dont know if I want to go back to my surgeon or not. Any insight is greatly appreciated xxx
Had a pretty bad trauma to the back, bony part of the septum in youth that caused a fracture that partially fused to the lateral nasal wall on the upper left. Had a septoplasty years later, but continue to have symptoms and there appears to be and adhesion between the posterior middle turbinate and nasal wall. Meaning they are connected by scarring. There is some kind of long-term desiccated material up there that is not easily visible that I am unable to clear along with excessive amounts of mucus postnasally. Have had a couple of events of spontaneous clearance of the material that are actually audible and unsettling, and it is clear after some time that it was real because can feel the difference. This issue is compounded by a difficult adult tonsillectomy on the left side, leaving some Lasting muscle discoordination, making clearance even more difficult. There is also a bony protrusion coming off the left nasal wall, just below the back of the middle turbinate like we are remnant of the surgery. I dont know if it has any relevance to the problem. If possible will include two pictures showing the area. Can anything be done to open up this area between the back of the middle turbinate and lateral nasal wall, which seems to be fused together and clear out whatever material is there and help promote further drainage? Any info or opinions would be appreciated
I (63F) need nasal valve repair with grafts, and septoplasty for an s shaped septum. I already have a moderately wide nose with thick skin and Im concerned that adding a graft will make my nose look even wider. Can it be made thinner during surgery while the grafts are being placed?
I had a septoplasty last July and I found that one side of my nose is still quite hard and there is scar tissue along the inside of the incision line. The nose tip is still fairly hard and looks droopy when I smile. Is this a normal part of the healing process? Even though its been almost a year and a half post op? My doctor said there nothing we can do about it and that it is completely normal even though its a tad uncomfortable. Will this be permanent or is it normal? Thank you:)
I recently found out I have a severe bone spur that is nearly blocking my sinus cavity. Due to reoccurring sinus infections I need to get this fixed. I also have a lot of annoying issues with Eustchian tube dysfunction. One ear is obstructed. The ear thats on the same side as the bone spur has issues with patulous eustchian tube dysfunction. Im curious if removing this large bone spur would cause more airflow and exacerbate any patulous symptoms? Im terrified for my ears to get any worse.