I underwent rhinoplasty surgery two weeks ago with the primary concern being my nose was too wide. So far I am upset with the results as my nose looks exactly the same width wide. My nose sticks out less in the profile view, but this was not as large a concern for me. I saw myself in pictures from yesterday and my nose looks no different. Could this be due to swelling? Is it too early to be disappointed? I know full results can take months but I don't see and difference in the width
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If you did not hit things off with your first consult you should not feel that you need to travel a long distance for a great result. LA might be the land of dreams, but perhaps Chicago is within reach.
I see the lower edge of your septum sticks out of your right nostril. This is a very simple thing to fix by cutting out the excess cartilage in that area. However, it may not be the cause of your breathing problem. To diagnose that, you need an internal exam of your nose by either a plastic...
It is difficult to diagnose the problem without seeing a picture or examining you; insect bite, localized infection? I suggest you see an ENT physician, plastic or facial plastic surgeon. It is not an emergency but do this in the very near future so it does not get worse.
