Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is there a deviated septum surgery that is done without packing the nose.
14 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
You need the packing: The packing is important to prevent against nosebleeds, you don't want to be bleeding excessively after surgery. You want this to be a time for successful healing.
Answered 4/8/2016
4.3k views
New Tricks: Yes. I believe your ENT may have a surprise or two about the advancements in this surgical field.
Answered 6/10/2014
4.3k views
No: The packing is done for bleeding and infection management. Rec.: talk to your surgeon for educational information and concerns. Good luck.
Answered 9/17/2016
4.3k views
Septoplasty: Most surgeons do not pack these days. Discuss this issue with yours.
Answered 11/26/2014
3.5k views
Yes: Yes, it can be done by a skilled ent surgeon.
Answered 4/17/2015
3k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
After getting surgery on my nose (for a deviated septum), will exercising be easier for me?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Will my nose look different after having deviated septum surgery?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
How much can my nose change in appearance after deviated septum surgery?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
How long does it take for the nose to fully recover from a deviated septum surgery ?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Surgery for deviated nasal septum-does it count as cosmetic if they do nose reduction also?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
Will deviated septum surgery change the shape of the nose?
Can having a deviated septum surgery change the shape of my nose?
Can any doc tell me what's it like to have nose surgery on a deviated septum?
I have a broken nose and deviated septum, will i need surgery? Hello, and happy new year...So over the holiday weekend, i was out at a bar celebrating with friends, when some drunken jerks decided to get into a big fist fight. Unfortunately, i was in the
Help please? What is it like to have nose surgery on a deviated septum?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
