Revision Rhinoplasty: Q&A
Ask a QuestionHow Often Does a Revision Resolve Breathing Problems After Rhinoplasty?
Are there other ways to resolve this problem without undergoing nose surgery again?
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Breathing Problems From Rhinoplasty
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When performed properly by a highly skilled surgeon who has a great deal of experience performing revision rhinoplasty surgery, a revision can help fix any breathing problems that are present. These could be problems that were made worse or occurred as a result of the previous surgery, such as a structural issue from an overaggressive approach (pinched nostrils). The breathing problems could also be from an issue that was not addressed properly during the initial surgery....
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Revision rhinoplasty for breathing generally successful.
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Typically, breathing problems occur after rhinoplasty because too much cartilage has been taken out in the lower half of the nose. The so-called internal nasal valve, or inner nostril, becomes narrowed and, therefore, is an impediment to airflow.
There are several good techniques for improving this, including taking a small bit of cartilage and overlying skin and splicing or grafting it to the inside of the nose. Your rhinoplasty surgeon will explain...
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Treating breathing problems from prior rhinoplasty
In experienced hands revision surgery has a high rate of improving functional breathing problems from prior surgery. A full assessment of the nose should be done to determine what area(s) are causing the blockage.
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Revision rhinoplasty should have double benefit
If your primary rhinoplasty fell short of the mark, a revision rhinoplasty should make you look & breathe better, and this improvement should occur reliably. Revisions are never perfect, but can yield impressive improvements. Revision rhinoplasties are often longer surgeries commonly with 2nd site surgery for cartilage graft harvest (but not always). Nonsurgical options (like Breathe Right Strips) can sometimes help, but few people want to wear something like this after undergoing a...
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Breathing problems after surgery?
Nasal breathing problems can often be divided into two categories, either individually or in combination. Membrane problems with swelling, congestion and excess secretions are often caused by allergy, infection or irritants and will respond to medical therapies and likely will always need medical therapy. No surgery will remove the allergic reactivity from the nose. Structural problems such as crooked bone or cartilage, poor support or scar tissue from injury regardless of normal presence or...
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Revision to Resolve Breathing Problems Post Rhinoplasty
Unless there is a functional problem such as allergies, revision surgery will probably be necessary to improve your breathing if the airway has been compromised during the rhinoplasty procedure. Consult with your physician or see an experienced revision rhinoplasty surgeon.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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