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Will the ent be able to see if the septum is straight, six weeks after septorhinoplasty? or does swelling need to go down further to see?

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Dr. Murray Wellner answered

Yes: 6 weeks should be enough...the swelling should be much diminished

Dr Miller agreed

Answered 4/17/2018

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A member asked:

Will the ent be able to see if the septum is straight, six weeks after septorhinoplasty? or does swelling need to go down further to see?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Murray Wellner answered

Dr Miller agreed

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