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Question About Cracking Noise in Nose Following Rhinoplasty

asked 1 year ago by anonymous12356 in Longueuil QC
Latest answer by Kevin Sadati, DO
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I underwent rhinoplasty 1 month ago and I've been constantly hearing cracking noises in my nose when I drink or swallow food or randomly sometimes. I did not hit or touch my nose, I"ve always slept with my head upwards with a travel pillow so I deffinetly never hit it, I'm wondering if this is normal or if it means my nose is becoming crooked or something bad

5 answers to Question About Cracking Noise in Nose Following Rhinoplasty

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Rhinoplasty and a noisy nose

Dear rhinoplasty patient from Canada, Cracking sounds in the nose associated with eating, is an unusual problem a month after a rhinoplasty. You need to see your surgeon and get examined by him. Good luck  
Kevin Sadati, DO

Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.galleryofcosmeticsurgery.com

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Cracking noise following rhinoplasty.

Other have asked you to discuss your concern with your surgeon--this is always good advice. You are not wasting their time or asking "stupid" questions. But let's try to help you understand what might be going on. You gave helpful information that you noticed this noise when you drink or swallow, sometimes randomly. Since tissues inside your nose are still healing, settling, and reducing swelling, any swelling that blocks (or partially blocks) your sinus openings or... more
Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty - cracking nose

One month after your surgery, your nose is still healing.  However, the cracking sound is unusual.  I would recommend speaking with your surgeon and asking him/her about it.   Dr. Cat Begovic M.D.
Catherine Huang-Begovic, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Cracking noise in nose

An unusual noise in thenose while eating or moving your mouth is unusual. Without knowing exactly what was done it is difficult to suggest what the noise is coming from.. I suggest you speak with your doctor.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Cracking Noise After Rhinoplasty

It is very difficult to tell what the cause of these noises might be without an examination. I suggest that you return to your Surgeon and raise point out your concerns.
Stephen Prendiville, MD

Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drprendiville.com

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