Septoplasty Q&A

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?

Female, 19, 160cm, 57kg, white Ive always been told that I breathe very deeply and once I was asked whether I was doing it on purpose

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.

19M , Also would a septoplasty alone straighten my nose? I don't have a spetum that bents in the middle , my entire septum and nose are slanted. So if a surgeon straightens my septum and makes my nostrils even , I don't see why it shouldn't straighten my nose.

I have had a very difficult time with cardio based activities for years now. When doing cardio, I resort to mouth breathing as it is extremely rare I can breathe through my nose when Im exercising. I always feel like one of my nostrils is completely obstructed. I have a hard time getting quality sleep. I can be asleep for 7,8 or 10 hours and I will still wake up feeling as if I barely rested. I saw an ENT last weekend and after receiving the CT scan they said I have a slightly deviated septum, enlarged turbinates and an air pocket in one of my turbinates. They recommended a Septoplasty + Turbinate Reduction. My question is, how likely is this to improve my breathing during cardio based activities? How likely is it to help the other symptoms I described? If it is not highly likely, Id rather not do the procedure. Thank you in advance.

Hi I did septoplasty before 2 and half years and till now i have pain in nose when i put glasses (even sun glasses) I checked my eye for any change in prescription, and tried multiple types of frames but it is same Is there any solution for this Thanks and regards

Hi I went to specialist because my nose started making a flute/wind sound when I breath out. He didnt find any nasal perforation, and the doctor said that the right side were really straight that he can see all the way back in my nose wall. What other things can cause this? Can the nose canal be so straight that is makes a turbine noise, or is that not possible? Its so annoying and I feel depressed and tired. Please help me! Im going to another specialist February 19th, what should I say?

Hello, Could you please have a look at my picture at rest vs while taking a full inspiration. Is it normal for the valves to go inward a bit like this? When i lift my cheeks with my hand it feel a bit better when i breath.

Ive had Septoplasty and the doctor said that he used a permanent stitch that needs to stay in 6 or 9 months. Is this a normal thing? What will happen after that time has passed? I also had no stints or packing to hold the septum in place.