The goal of rhinoplasty is to improve the aesthetic...

Steven Wallach, M.D. answers: After rhinoplasty is it common to have breathing problems?

I am considering Rhinoplasty, but I've heard that it often causes trouble breathing afterwards. Is this true?


Steven Wallach, MD
17 months ago

The goal of rhinoplasty is to improve the aesthetic appearance but also to maintain function.  However, sometimes during the early post-operative period some patients complain of difficulty with breathing.  This is usually due to swelling which improves in the first few weeks after surgery.

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