After my septoplasty, I accidentally blew my nose carefully on day four and discovered what I believe to be a stent in my nose on day six. Can my septum revert back to its pre-surgery state if the stent was moved? I haven't experienced any bleeding issues.
I generally advise patients to wait until their one-week follow-up appointment before blowing their nose to minimize the risk of bleeding. While it is unlikely that you have caused any long-term damage by blowing your nose, I recommend reaching out to your surgeon to discuss your concerns about the stent or splint inside your nose and ensure that you haven't disrupted their work.
Blowing your nose during the early stages of recovery is not recommended, but being gentle in your approach was the right thing to do. Based on the description you provided, it is highly unlikely that you have permanently affected the results of your septoplasty. While your nose is still healing and will continue to do so for some time, it would require more force to cause significant damage. I recommend scheduling a follow-up visit with your septoplasty surgeon for an in-person evaluation and to ensure a smooth recovery.
Nose blowing gently after surgery is unlikely to cause permanent damage to the septum. It is advised to consult with the surgeon if there are concerns.
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