Posts by Donna Watson80

Does anyone happen to know how long you should wait before getting a facial cleansing treatment?😁

How long should I wait after surgery before getting a facial cleaning—assuming everything except the nose is okay to touch? 😁

rustygardener172 said:I'm fully recovered. 😁

I know, dear—you even used to send me those photos. I was just thinking that I’d really like to see this wrapped up for me as soon as possible.🙂

rustygardener172 said:I wouldn't recommend leaving your nose exposed to direct sunlight for a full month—just wear a baseball cap or some kind of hat and you'll be fine. 😁
As for diving, saltwater is actually great for recovery.
That said... your doctor will give you much better advice than I can. It’s common knowledge that different specialists often have differing opinions. 😁
Who are you seeing? Sry if you already mentioned that...
Anyway, good luck with the surgery!! 👍

Thanks—I'm really hoping everything gets sorted out quickly and the recovery is as short as possible. 🙂

Jamie Kern8 said:Donna Watson80... I was just at my consultation and the doctor told me I can't dive deeper than about 6 feet—due to pressure issues... 🙂
and anyone have experience with Dr. Miller's practice?

Fair enough, thanks. Even that little bit of info helps. 🙂

Steven Newman58 said:I’m heading in for surgery tomorrow, so I was wondering if anyone here has gone through this before. They found some polyps in my sinuses, and I’m getting them removed tomorrow—could someone give me a better idea of what to expect?

Let us know how it goes; I’m actually scheduled to get my septum deviated and my sinuses fixed pretty soon myself. 😕

I have a quick question—I'm scheduled for nose surgery soon, so I was wondering how long I need to stay out of the sun afterward, and whether I'll be able to go snorkeling in the ocean again anytime soon.?

stormydrifter11 said:Maybe I can offer a little non-professional insight here...😉
I actually had no idea I had a deviated septum myself. I just kept waking up every morning with this incredibly dry mouth, eventually realizing I wasn't breathing through my nose at all during the night—just through my mouth. To make matters worse, my husband mentioned I'd started snoring, which was a totally new development for me. 😁
Sneezing fits were constant, especially when moving from a warm room into the cold, and my nose would constantly clog up. Usually, it would be one nostril, then the other, and so on. Eventually, I went to see my doctor to get a referral to an ENT. As soon as he sat me down and checked my nose with that little light device—it doesn't hurt, they just peer inside—he told me right away that I had a deviation. He sent me for some imaging of my nose and sinuses to get a better look; apparently, you can see the real extent of the issue much more clearly on X-rays or scans. Once we saw the results, I quickly scheduled a session with him for the cosmetic side of things, and within a month, I was already in surgery. 😉

Hey there—where did you have the procedure done, and how much extra did the cosmetic portion end up costing you?🙂

Hi everyone—does anyone have a solid ENT specialist they’d recommend? I'm looking for someone who can actually get to the bottom of these constant sinus infections and my allergic rhinitis.

Emily Reed51 said:As if I could know for sure from firsthand experience alone.😉

Well, now I’m really torn—do I endure all this hassle just for the aesthetics? Honestly, making sure my septum is functional is the priority; I deal with constant sinus issues, so there's a chance this might actually help clear things up.🤷

Emily Reed51 said:Žanamari Lalić didn't quite nail it. It looks fine aesthetically—sure—but functionally? Not so much. He's actually breathing worse than before.

Where exactly is that information coming from—the claim that his breathing has worsened?😁

Carol Diaz31 said:Well, you look like a little piglet. 😂 It’s honestly pretty bizarre—my nose is completely swollen, especially on one side, and my face is following suit—but the sweetness is just overwhelming. 🙂
It’s a little smaller than I anticipated—honestly, a bit more modest than I expected—but I'm certainly not complaining.

I honestly don't think I can even begin to make an impression with this look—between the swelling, the breakouts from the bandages, my hair being a mess, and eyes that are bloodshot... it's a bit much. 🤣

So, you broke the mold—impressions are looking good, I guess... well, that’s great.
How’s your nose feeling—any congestion or trouble breathing? Also, since I’m almost certain I’ll end up with a breakout from the patches, how long should I wait before heading to the esthetician for a facial? 🤷

How’s everyone’s sleep holding up lately—specifically, is side-sleeping actually an option for you?

rustygardener172 said:Just checking in for a bit... I went in for a follow-up this weekend. It’s been nearly five months since the surgery. My doctor is pleased with the progress—though he noted the tip of my nose is still a little swollen. He mentioned the bone structure itself is still settling, which should eventually slim the nose down further. My nasal conchae are also still quite inflamed—one side more than the other—so I need to keep up with saline rinses every morning through the summer. Once things settle, I'll be back to plenty of scuba diving. 😁

How can it stay that swollen for so long?
how long did it actually take you to get back to your "normal" daily routine? And how much pain were you in for?🙂

Does having an allergy to penicillin, or any other medications, actually have any bearing when it comes to anesthesia?

Hi everyone—I have a surgery scheduled in a few days, but my sinuses decided to flare up yesterday, and now I’ve got constant post-nasal drip. I'm feeling a bit stuck on what to do. Should I just grab an antibiotic and take it on my own, or is that a bad idea to do right before an operation?

Does anyone else here deal with chronic sinus issues and a deviated septum? I'm curious if anyone actually saw real improvement after getting surgery to fix their septum.😁