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I hit my face a month ago and that injury resulted in a deviated septum. how long do i have to wait to have my septum repaired after injury?

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Nasal septal injury: You do not have to wait for any healing. The septum can be fixed immediately and the procedure is called 'Septoplasty'

Answered 1/27/2015

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