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A 39-year-old male asked:

The first days after septoplasty and turbinoplasty my sense of smell came back strong. now after 5 weeks, i can hardly smell anymore. is this normal?

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Dr. Leonard Grossmananswered

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

Speak to your doc: You may need to take proper steroids to help with the swelling. Speak to your surgeon. Good luck from nyc.

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Dr. Harold Rosenfeldanswered

Surgery - Plastics 58 years experience

See your doctor: You may need to irrigate your nose. Don't self treat until properly evaluated.

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