LAM FACIAL PLASTICS

Good evening! Two years ago, I had a septoplasty and turbinate reduction to alleviate my life-long breathing issues. The results proved helpful for a few months, however, they quickly went downhill. My breathing is now worse than before. I cannot breathe through my nose without using Afrin every few hours, and the constant mouth-breathing has negatively effected my sleep, exercise, and overall well-being. I'm always sniffly... and the worst part: anytime I attempt to blow my nose, blood seeps out of the left nostril (the obstructed side). Needless to say, I am miserable.

I was wondering if this type of surgery failure is normal?

I would like to correct this as soon as possible, as well as change the shape of my nose. I wanted to do that during my last surgery, since it has also bothered me as long as I can remember, but didn't. Since my insurance covered the majority of my last surgery (besides the copay) is it probable that they will cover the functional portion of this next surgery, as well?

Any advice or insight you could give me is very much appreciated. I live in Dallas and would like to come into the office, depending on what information you can provide me now. Thank you! Have a blessed night.

hi,
a few things:
1. if you are on Afrin, you need to wean yourself off of it SLOWLY by diluting it with water and increasing the water component. the reason you are stuffed up now most likely is that you have what is known as rhinitis medicamentosa. what that means is that you are addicted to afrin. afrin constantly is cycling you to be more and more dependent on it. without it you will become totally stuffed up.
2. bleeding is worrisome in the long range with someone on afrin. afrin continues to kill your blood supply and can damage your nose tissue long term eventually causing collapse of your nose. you really need to slowly get off of it.
3. if you have issues with your nose that are purely functional, you do not need me. i am a cosmetic facial surgeon who does functional issues only along with cosmetic surgery. you should really see an ENT doctor who can do a detailed exam of the inside of your nose and help properly guide you to get off Afrin.
best,
sml