I had a septoplasty and turbinate reduction in March 2024 (writing this in October 2024). The surgeon made my nasal cavity so wide that the appearance of my nose has drastically changed. The tip/base of the nose is now much wider and flatter, and its causing me a lot of insecurity. Is there hope that a revision surgery could fix this issue and make the nose look closer to the pre-op appearance? Ive included 2 before and 2 after pictures.
Hi, I had Septoplasty with Turbine Reduction right about 3 months ago. Before surgery I couldnt breathe from my right nostril, it was almost fully blocked and that was the reason I got this surgery done. Now at 3 months post OP, my right side is fixed and all good but my left nostril(which was my good side) is feeling blocked and feels like not much air coming out of it. When i touch my septum it feels deviated to the left from inside aswell. Does that mean my surgery failed?
Hi, Ive had septorhinoplasty+ turbinates reduction. Im wondering if my turbinates were reduced excessively. I can tell that the heads are still the same and there is some left overs of the right tail. Symptoms: chronic rhinitis,runny nose, congestion,poor air sensation(but I think it might be related to the rhinitis), post nasal drip. Dust mite allergy as well. An ENT told that about 60% has been reduced. The coronal view shows that about 80% is gone, But the axial shows that about 50% is gone
Hi I am 52 and ready to go through Septoplasty, Turbinate reduction, Ethmoidectomy, and Maxillary Antrostomy with tissue removal. No packing or splints will be used and this is bilateral. Im so congested now before surgery with 2 obstructions. Will I have even a little air flow through my nose right after surgery? The next day? I can deal with pain and congestion. I just need a little air flow. Thank you.
I had septoplasty and turbinate reduction. Since surgery, I have persistent blockage in one of my nostrils. It looks like a lump from the septum. Other nostril is clear. I have been back to my own surgeon and he has confirmed that there is no more swelling in the nose and the septum looks straight. So, what is this bump then, that is blocking my nose 24/7 Should I be seeking a second opinion or is this normal?
I think I need a turbinate reduction but my friend told me after his surgery one of his turbinates never changes sizes anymore and he believes thats why his nose is always dry now. I had a consultation awhile ago and the surgeon told me ENS doesnt exist. He said hes seen completely empty noses that didnt result ENS. How many of you surgeons have seen people that dont have nearly any inferior turbinates actually still breathe good?
Some surgeons say spreader grafts improve breathing and some dont? I believe internal nasal valve collapse is my issue but Both surgeons Ive seen recommend a turbinate reduction and septoplasty even though my obstructed side is visibly collapsed inward compared to my good breathing side. My CT scan revealed a midline septum. I took nose trauma which caused my left side to collapse inward now I cant breathe well from that side. My gut tells me internal nasal valve repair will fix me..
Hi. I need septoplasty with turbinate reduction. I have chronic allergic rhinitis. Allergies year round. My question is, would the surgery be useless or beneficial for me? Will my allergies interfere and cause turbinates to swell again? Does that make sense? Any info would be greatly appreciated! Thx