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Breathing Troubles Due to Rhinoplasty?
asked 1 year ago by Shaunelle in Virginia Beach, VA
Latest answer by Sam Naficy, MD
Question viewed 250 times
Tags: breathing, deviated septum
My first rhinoplasty was successful in correcting a deviated septum, but aesthetically I felt my nose could have been reduced in size, so I had a secondary rhinoplasty performed a year later (also a failed attempt). I have noticed a decline in quality of breathing through my left nostril, and was wondering why this happened and if a third revision is necessary?
12 answers to Breathing Troubles Due to Rhinoplasty?
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Can breathing troubles be due to prior rhinoplasties?
Some patients can experience worsened nasal breathing after rhinoplasty, although this isn't typical. To assess your situation an examination is really needed. Here are some possible causes of nasal obstruction:
Narrowing or pinching of the internal nasal valve. This can be prevented during an initial rhinoplasty or repaired with a secondary surgery by placing spreader grafts.
External nasal valve pinching or collapse. This involves more of the nostril region (ala)...
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Breathing problem after Second Rhinoplasty
Hi Shaunelle,
Many things could be causing your breathing issues. A persist ant deviated septum, nasal valve collapse or other problems associated with rhinoplasty. A qualified surgeon should examine your nose and determine whether a third surgery would be beneficial.
Best,
Dr.S.
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Breathing Problems After a Second Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty and especially a secondary rhinoplasty are the most challenging cosmetic operations we perform. As a result, embarking on another surgery should be taken with care. Mild problems are sometimes better left alone as there is a chance that the outcome could be worse, however, significant problems have a better risk/benefit profile. As you undergo more and more operations, the nose structure is weakened unless additional cartilage is added to make the framework...
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Revision Rhinoplasty
A third revision Rhinoplasty and you may end up with more problems.
Consult an ENT surgeon for air flow studies and see what is the problem. See a plastic surgeon and between the two opinions you may have a good idea of the cause of nasal obstruction and treatment options and POTENTIAL RISKS.
Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Nasal obstruction after second rhinoplasty
Removal and/or narrowing of your nasal cartilages beyond the level needed to support the nasal passages does result in nasal obstruction. This may be corrected with cartilage grafting of your nose
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Breathing Trouble Post-Rhinoplasty
This is clearly a case that needs to be thoroughly evaluated by a skilled rhinoplasty and/ or ENT surgeon. There are a variety of reasons as to why your breathing is now worse.
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Difficulty breathing after rhinoplasty (nose job).
Twenty to thirty years ago rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) was considered a reductive operation or one in which we resect and remove cartilage to give a smaller nose. Today, as surgeons, we recognize that these operations had disastrous functional results. Patients had difficulty breathing for years after surgery. As a consequence, rhinoplasty has technically changed from resecting cartilage to repositioning it. The open rhinoplasty technique has allowed more precise and...
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Etai Funk, MD
Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon
Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Breathing problems after rhinoplasty
There are many reasons for airway obstruction after rhinoplasty, including the septum, nasal structure, and/or mucosa. Because of that you would need an evaluation first. Begin with your most recent surgeon, since they are most familiar with your surgery specifics and may offer corrections. If not, a third source might be necessary and a third procedure.
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Breathing Problems after Rhinoplasty
A complication seen after rhinoplasty, specifically after multiple procedures, is airway obstruction. Solid results after rhinoplasty maintain both the form and function of the nose. A careful balance must be achieved between aesthetic and functional success of the procedure. An outstanding aesthetic result is of no use if the functional integrity of the nose is compromised. It is possible you can be suffering from a number of problems such as internal or external...
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Anthony Corrado, DO
Philadelphia Facial Plastic Surgeon
Philadelphia Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Breathing Troubles Due to Rhinoplasty
A reduction rhinoplasty may cause compromised breathing post-op, There are many possible causes of this problem - you need to be examined by an ENT physician or a plastic surgeon.
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Breathing issues after rhinoplasty
Breathing is sometimes hard to quantify. Given that you had two rhinoplasties it would be interesting to know what was done. A full exam would be necessary to help you.
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You may consult a certified ENT-specialist to help you with your nasal obstruction after revision rhinoplasty.
Before consulting a certified ENT-specialist, you could try Breathe Right strips at bedtime to see if this helps your breathing. This will be important information for your ENT.
Before considering further surgery, you can try prescription nasal sprays (steroid and antihistamine) to see if this is helpful. You may also be a candidate for an in-office, turbinate reduction procedure. Your ENT should be helpful in this regard.
Again, it would be best to leave further surgery as a...
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