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Breathing Difficulty Through a Nostril After Rhinoplasty

I had a Rhinoplasty, now I can't breathe through my right nostril. It also looks weird. What do you think has happened? Is it normal? Or is it going to stay permanent?

Asked 33 months ago by Summer1921 in Fayetteville, NC

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Breathing after Rhinoplasty

It is normal to have nasal congestion secondary to post-operative swelling for 4-6 weeks after surgery. If your complaints persist, talk to your surgeon. Hopefully a revision will not be necessary.

Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Restricted breathing normal 2-3 weeks after surgery

It is normal to be restricted on breathing from the nose within the next two to three weeks after the surgery, but after that the breathing obstruction should subside, and one should be breathing rather well after that.

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William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

How to Correct Breathing Problems After Rhinoplasty

Following rhinolasty, some patients complain of breathing diffculties. For many, these breathing problems are transient and improve after the first month of surgery. If breathing problems persist, this may indicate that the breathing obstruction may not improve on its own. There are several reasons why patients continue to have breathing problems after rhinoplasty. These fall into two major categories: (1) Structural / Anatomic, and (2) Functional. Structural or Anatomic problems of... more

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