How long does it take to recover from septoplasty surgery?

Answer 1

It varies depending on the operation you had and what was wrong with the septum, it can take a long time for some people to fully heal for example 2-3 months or it can take 5-6 weeks. Don't listen to how everyone else has recovered and how long its took them because it will more than likely be different to you as they will have had a different problem to you, its best to be patient and expect the best and follow the do's and don'ts your doctors told you. You can also get different results depending on what country your doing the operation and also how advanced your hospital is.

Usually after the first few days you'll be in a bit of pain, possibly bleed a little, then after a week or 2, swelling on the outside should go by this time and breathing should get a little better. After 3 - 4 weeks you should start feeling a lot better and a lot of internal swelling should go by this time and you should breathe a lot better, 5 - 6 weeks you should expect to be fully healed or very close, all internal and external swelling will have gone by this time.

Answer 2

It takes approximately six weeks for a person to heal from a deviated septum surgery. During the healing stage, it is necessary that the surgical are is cleaned out and sanitized daily.

Answer 3

"Some people report relief in approximately 3 days, while for others it can take up to 6 months; it varies for each person. Pain and discomfort may be the last symptoms to leave."

Answer 4

How long the swelling will last will depend on how the rhinoplasty surgery is performed as well as the patient. Swelling for up to three weeks or a few days over is within the normal limits.