The nasal septum divides the nasal cavity into two portions. A deviation in this septum might cause one nasal canal to be narrow. In order to correct this deviation, septoplasty is done. Submucous septal resection is done, and reconstruction of the septum is made in this surgery. Septoplasty drawbacks are changes in the shape of the nose, decrease smell sensations, infection, etc.
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Why do I have black eye and droopy eyelid after septoplasty?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a septoplasty surgery almost three years back. Since then, I noticed that the blackness of my left eye is slightly higher than that of my right. It causes an impression that it is half-closed. It does not produce tears, absolutely nil. Whenever I cry, tears come only from my r... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I could understand that you are suffering from drooping eyelids and possibly dry eyes. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) and the CT scan report is clearly mentioning that eyes or bones around the eye are not invol... Read Full »