I had the left side of my nose reconstructed with cartilage from my nose because of nasal collapse. I've cleaned up most of the outside crusts, but high inside my nose, almost to the bridge, it feels like something small and kind of sharp is poking me. I tried to gently remove it with a Qtip covered in neosporine, but didn't want to dig, just gently rolled the Qtip around. Tried breathing out a bit more deeply, but NOT blowing my nose. Nothing is helping. No pos- op instructions were given.
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November 19, 2013
Answer: My 3 day post operative nose feels like there is something sharp poking me, what can I do?
Nasal packing is primarily used to help prevent any bleeding after surgery. If you feel that some of your packing has come out but you are not having any bleeding, then there most likely is no problem. I would just contact your surgeon's office when they are open again and discuss the...
You have a very wide nose, with very thick oily skin not uncommon in your race. Significant improvement can be made. You need to be image and have a full discussion with your surgeon so that you will be able to realize the degree of smallness and narrowness that can be made
Rhinoplasty surgery can help improve the issues you describe. Insurance may cover some or all of any functional part of surgery, such as the repair of a deviated septum where the breathing is improved. Cosmetic improvements are generally billed separately, and will not be covered by insurance....