I had rhinoplasty in July 2023 and my smell has only come back 10pc, i have told the dr and his reply was smell has nothing to do with the surgery only breathing does?? I can only breathe properly through right nostril not left, the left if narrower than the right. There is a weird smell from my nose. My Nose has been made smaller and is over projected and i have been told by dr i need a revision however i dont trust him what are my options?
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Asian rhinoplasty is a specialized form of nose job surgery that requires techniques and knowledge that not all rhinoplasty surgeons will feel comfortable attempting. The surgeon you consulted with is correct in saying that a thicker skin envelope paired with thinner nasal framework means that...
Typically swelling in the nose after Asian rhinoplasty will be fully resolved in 2 years. Since you are already 4 years post-op, and swelling that occurs acutely should raise your suspicion for an infectious cause. The best course of action would be to follow up with your surgeon, and the second...
Thank you for your query. Some swelling is normal after rhinoplasty and can last for several months. Excessive swelling and “collapse” are not normal once the initial swelling has gone down. You will need to have your surgeon do a full examination and get a CT scan or MRI if needed. If you wis...