I had Rhinoplasty done almost two weeks ago and I have noticed that one nostril is healing propertly, but the other is not. It can be seen on the picture that it seems to be open and has some blood in between. I've sent this picture and some other to my doctor, but the receptionist says it's normal and that I should put some Neosporin on it and it will get better.
However, I'm concerned because when I touch it, the nostril seems to be moving and open in half. I'm afraid it might heal open and I'll end up with a horrible scar. Is this normal, and will it heal properly? I don't know what to do, and I'm really afraid and frustrated now.
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You're only 3 weeks out from surgery and far away from your final result. In the next month or two you will continue to see your nose take shape, and in the next year it will still continue to evolve, although on a slower pace. That could still all be due to swelling and should continue to get...
Thanks for your question. I can see that you are concerned and rightfully so. Usually by 3 months after surgery, a lot of the swelling is gone and you have a pretty good sense of what your outcome is going to be, but it varies per person. Some people stay swollen longer, and lumpiness, swelling,...
In some cases, a septoplasty alone may not be enough to correct nasal obstruction. Nasal obstruction can also be secondary to enlarged turbinates, a narrow or collapsed nasal valve, or other issues. In many patients, more than just a septoplasty is needed to optimize the nasal airway,...