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Nasal Adhesions

Nasal adhesions form when the two opposing moist surfaces inside the nose heal together, resulting in scar formation. It is a common postoperative complication in nose and sinus surgeries that causes breathing difficulty in people. Nasal adhesions are removed with electrocautery or other minor surgical procedures.

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Will nasal adhesion removal surgery affect the appearance of my nose?

Query: Hello doctor, I recently got a nasal adhesion removed from my nose. I was told there would be no swelling after the operation. Will this procedure affect the appearance of my nose or cause any swelling? It took years for my skin to settle and regain its original texture after a septorhinoplasty beca...  Read Full »


Dr. Mohammed Osama Aboborda

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The inside nasal tissue is entirely different from the outside nasal tissue. The inside tissue is a mucosa, while the outside one is a skin. This type of operation does not cause any nasal swelling, and even if the swelling happens, it will be a temporary swelling just...  Read Full »

How long will it take for healing after nasal adhesion removal surgery?

Query: Hi doctor, I had nasal adhesions removed from my left nasal passage. The doctor told me that it was a minor procedure and would not cause swelling. I was put to sleep for a short period. Is it correct that there will be no swelling for nasal adhesion removal? Also, can it improve my mucosal cooling?...  Read Full »


Dr. Vinay. S. Bhat

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I guess you have been advised to or had undergone nasal synechiae (adhesion of two opposing mucosal surfaces in the nasal cavity) removal. Usually, it is a simple procedure where adhesions between two sides of the nasal cavity are removed using a knife or cautery, and ...  Read Full »

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