Posts by silentridge9

I had my nose surgery 16 days ago—it wasn't just cosmetic; I had functional issues too, so the doctor worked on smoothing out the bumpiness. Once they took off the splint and the tape a few days ago, everything looked perfectly straight... but now, suddenly, that same old bump has reappeared..!? I realize everything is still incredibly fresh and the swelling is intense, but I’m honestly spiraling into a bit of a panic because it looks even worse than it did before.
Is it actually possible for a hump to return that quickly, or am I just looking at localized swelling right on that spot?? 🙂

Betty Edwards22 said:4. According to current medical guidelines, that’s just unnecessary.

6. You're having nose surgery—how does that even relate to the mouth?

I actually had my rhinoplasty just a few days ago, and if I could offer one piece of advice to anyone currently waiting for their procedure—please, for the love of everything, pack a straw.

Drinking becomes such a chore, and honestly, even swallowing food is a struggle when you're forced to breathe exclusively through your mouth. Plus, those first five nights dealing with nasal packing is absolute torture... you'll find yourself waking up constantly because your mouth feels bone-dry and your tongue feels like a literal stone. A straw was an absolute lifesaver for me..🙂

Betty Edwards22 said:We’re facing massive backlogs right now—truly enormous—and given the current patient queues, I honestly don't see how we can give anyone our full, undivided attention without the surgeon feeling completely rushed into the next procedure. It’s a pressure cooker situation, primarily because we are dealing with a critical shortage of anesthesiologists.

As for the other question—I am intentionally choosing not to provide an answer; I truly hope you can understand the reasons behind my silence on that particular matter.

An osteoma doesn't necessarily have to be moved—not even for years.

It isn't much of a consolation...😉
And yes, naturally, thank you.

Betty Edwards22 said:Hi there,

First, I should note that not all doctors practice identically—that is to say, they don't always opt for the same interventions at the same time—so my perspective might differ slightly, especially since Merkur follows a different rhinological school of thought than what you'd find at Vineyard.

So, the stance I generally advocate for is treating the clinical symptomatology—essentially, focusing on what the patient actually reports rather than just the CT scan findings.
I don't have specific data regarding the patency of that right cavity, but judging by the headaches described, I would be inclined toward a septal reconstruction; specifically, removing a spur that might be triggering trigeminal pain via contact with the ethmoid cells.

As for the CT scan itself, it isn't particularly problematic: osteomas are typically monitored, and a minimal mucosal reaction isn't really a sufficient reason to proceed with FESS.
In conclusion, one could resect the bullous antrum, which likely formed as a reaction to uneven volume within the cavities, leading to hypertrophy on one side.

S+FESS can be performed simultaneously, though that depends heavily on the surgeon's speed and skill—or rather, the available operating room time—and we do deal with those kinds of constraints here.

First off, thank you so much for the response; perhaps I am feeling a little less anxious now...
Of course, the moment I read the word "osteoma," I went into a total panic..

The CT shows normally pneumatized and clear maxillary, frontal, and sphenoid sinuses, along with normal osteomeatal complexes.. The biggest issue is my headaches—sharp pains that wake me up several times a night; I’m going absolutely crazy from them.. and this has been happening for years now.
Perhaps the wisest course of action is to address that deviation first, and then simply monitor the osteoma. It doesn't grow rapidly, does it..?
In your opinion, who is the best specialist in your area regarding septoplasty or rhinoplasty..? I mean, since I have to undergo surgery anyway, I might want to take the opportunity to fix the hump and the length of my nose while I'm at it.. Is that even possible at Vineyard?
Thank you so much..

A question for Betty Edwards22..🙂

Based on your previous posts, I’ve noticed you seem incredibly knowledgeable—and since you work over at Vineyard—I was hoping you might have some insight regarding my recent sinus CT scan results:

- A slight mucosal reaction in the ethmoid cells, where a sclerotic zone measuring 0.7x0.5 cm is visible on the right side, which could indicate an osteoma.
- Significant right-sided septal deviation with a bony spur pointing toward the right inferior nasal turbinate.
- Left concha bullosa.

I’ve been enduring unbearable headaches for years—right above my right eye—to the point where it even feels like my eye itself is aching; I’ve been popping painkillers like they're candy. The doctor at Merkur mentioned they can fix the deviation, but because of the osteoma, I need to consult with specialists at either Vineyard or a major university hospital like Johns Hopkins, as the area is too close to the brain for their current equipment. They suggested that if I move forward with correcting the deviation, the osteoma surgery might not even be necessary. So, I've been scheduled for a septoplasty combined with FESS.

Now, I'm feeling a bit conflicted about the plan... I really wouldn't want to undergo this whole ordeal twice, so I’ll likely seek a second opinion. Is it actually possible to tackle all of this at once—septoplasty, the osteoma, and perhaps rhinoplasty? Or is that just asking too much for a single surgical session? Also, does Professor Baudoin perform rhinoplasty, and what is his reputation like? Or would it be wiser to simply operate on the deviation first?

My apologies for such a long-winded post, but I am truly at my wits' end..🤷

Has anyone here had any personal experience with Dr. V. Borčić over at Mercure? I’ve been seeing him lately, and it looks like I’ll eventually need surgery to deal with a sinus osteoma and a pretty severe deviated septum—so I’m actually considering getting some cosmetic work done while I'm at it... The doctor seems incredibly knowledgeable and polite—he made a great first impression, honestly—but I haven't been able to find a single review or story from anyone else who has treated with him. Anyway, if you have any insight at all, please share... I would really appreciate it. Thanks so much!🙂