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Provider Review
I initially came to Deborah Watson with nasal congestion. She recommended a septoplasty. At the time I didn't know anything about nasal surgery. I asked her if septoplasty changes what your nose looks like, and she said no. (I wasn't warned of any other risks. In my ignorance, I thought it'd be a simple, safe procedure). It’s now 20 months after the surgery. Spreader grafts have changed the shape of my nose unnaturally. The tip is bulbous, the tip droops, and the bridge is wider. The tip of my nose and my upper lip is about 50% numb, and I've lost much of my sense of smell. My breathing now is terrible. Before I had regular congestion, but no problems breathing. I was a long distance runner. Now I struggle to breathe normally, even resting. I have some symptoms of empty nose syndrome (dryness, nose bleeds, suffocation feeling). A specialist said that during the surgery, nerve damage can deaden the inside of your nose, which can cause ENS symptoms (and exacerbate nasal valve collapse) (even if your turbinates are only outfractured!). If you are considering nasal surgery, please look up the risks! Many doctors underplay the risks involved. If you encounter issues, it is not as simple as just getting a revision! The changes are permanent! Nerve damage is a real risk in nasal surgery. Scar tissue is very possible and may ruin results. Once your natural nose is augmented, there is no getting it back.