Suggest Treatment For Scabbing In Nostril Post Surgery For Perforated Septum

Posted on Fri, 19 Sep 2014

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Question : One year ago, I had surgery for a perforated septum the same time I had a rhineoplasty. I saw my surgeon yesterday and he said that my right nostril looks great. It is pink. My left nostril,however, has scabbing. I used AYR ointment until yesterday when I discovered Aquaphor by Eucerin. It has made a HUGE difference. My surgeon wants me to come back in 6 mos. I am still nervous about having crusts or scabbing in my left nostril one year after surgery. What do you think this is? Should I see an ENT?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Need not worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Since it involves healing of mucous membrane there could be such difference and complications but they do not leave any long term marks.

I would still suggest you to consult an ENT specialist for a second opinion as he can be able to examine and assure you the same.

Hope, I answered your query.

Wish you good health.

regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (55 minutes later)

Not sure of your answer. What does "such difference and complications mean". Do you think the surgery is still successful?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Scabbing cannot be serious

Detailed Answer:
Hi again,

I meant to say that the scabbing you have in the left nostril could not be serious and such complications are common in healing of a mucous membrane.

I would consider the surgery a success.

But I would like to suggest you to get examined by an ENT specialist for a second opinion.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (5 minutes later)

Do you think switching to Eucerin Aquaphor should help the healing process? I found it online under perforated septums.Should my left nostril eventually turn pink like my right nostril as well?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
yes, the nostril should turn pink

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Kindly attach a picture of the left nostril if the scab can be seen in.

I shall see and comment on the same.

I shall advice on switching the Aquaphor once I have a look at the nostril image.

Waiting for your response,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (12 minutes later)

Really difficult to take picture of left nostril. It is difficult to feel the scab since I started using the Eucerin. It feels so much better and not dried out the way it used to be. How long do you think it will take to heal from this point on since i started using the Eucerin Aquaphor?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
not more than weeks

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Using Aquaphor does help. It may fasten the healing and may take not more than 2 to 3 weeks.

Do get examined by ENT specialist as, the appearance and consistency of it is very important in judging the healing speed.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (6 minutes later)

Yes, I will make an appt. for a confirmed 2nd opinion. Good to know my circumstances are normal at one year after surgery. Thank you for your help.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You are welcome.

Will wait to know to the ENT specialist opinion.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T