Will i ihave post nasal drip after septoplasty? i'm guessing yes, since i've read you're not allowed to blow you nose. how bad will it be, and how long will it last?

The : The nose will be a bit runny for up to a few weeks after surgery. The internal skin lining will be a bit inflammed after surgery which results in more nose drainage. It's not usually very severe, but this can vary from person to person. You can use a salt water rinse to help flush the nose which helps a lot with the healing process.

Significant : Significant nasal drainage after a septoplasty will last for about one week. After that some drainage is possible for another couple weeks but you can blow your nose after 10-14 days. This is better than the constant nasal congestion that has lead you to consider the operation.