I received elective surgery multiple times at the recommendations of my GP and surgeons. The surgeries consisted of septoplasty, rhinoplasty and a bone graft. The surgeries each had their own complications due to ENT and cosmetic surgeons being unavailable at the same time and date. This was after waiting for over three years on the waiting list. Due to this the surgeries were split in 2 (septoplasty) then (rhinoplasty). The complications arose from this as I understand one surgeon admitted they had not performed these procedures previously and "undid" some of the work of the ENT surgeon that they had tried his best to reprimand.
The surgery was unsuccessful as my nose flared and sank post surgery, recovery lead to bouts of allergies and hay-fever as well as chronic dry nose. The third surgery was conducted to lift the nostril which also failed and has lead to multiple issues particularly bleeding nose, chronic dry nose and allergies. The bone graft that was put in my nose was torn out while the stitches were removed, part of it is now stuck inside of my nostril and scarred over leaving a large bump in my nose.
SCGH seemingly refused to follow up with me post surgery, which has lead me to depression and anxiety about what to do next. In my opinion, Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital should be ashamed for the process they put me through that I am almost sure was not conducted correctly.
"Public elective surgery complications"
About: Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital / Surgical Services Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Surgical Services Nedlands 6009
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