Turbinate Pain Post-Rhinoplasty

asked 1 year ago by cansomeonehelpme in Winnipeg, MB
Latest answer by Richard W. Fleming, MD
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Tags: pain, turbinate

I get severe throbbing pain inside left nostril (similar to tooth ache)when I'm out in the cold weather ever since my last nose surgery. The throbbing pain can last for many hours. I've had few turbinate procedures, the last surgeon removed anterior portions 1-2cm. I'm told i don't have much I.T.remaining on that side. Please, does anyone have suggestions what can done to alleviate this terrible pain???Even the pain clinic in my city doesn't know what to offer me.

6 answers to Turbinate Pain Post-Rhinoplasty

Turbinate Pain Post Rhinoplasty

You need to have an evaluation by an ENT physician who does a lot of sinus work. The pain may be secondary to a related sinus problem or the significant turbinate reduction.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Nasal pain

If you had the majority of your inferior turbinate removed, you may have waht is called empty nose syndrome where you can get pain from cold air. You should see a sniue specialist to be evaluated.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Nasal pain after turbinate reduction

It's hard to give specific treatment recommendations without an examination. However, if you say that you "don't have much" inferior turbinate left on that side you may have issues with what's called "empty nose syndrome". The turbinates serve several purposes. One is to humidify and warm air when we inhale. They also serve to regulate nasal airflow. Over-reduction of the inferior turbinate can lead to drying and crusting and decreased ability to warm... more

Thomas A Lamperti, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Post Rhinoplasty Turbinate Pain

If you have not visited with a Otolaryngologist/ENT/Facial Plastic surgeon who specializes in nasal surgery I would recommend this. A complete examination of both sides of your nose is required and should include a view with an endoscope. You need to make certain that the lining has completely healed and there is no exposed bone. After modification of the turbinates this is not a common issue that patients describe ( most describe increased nasal secretions). more

Christopher Tolan, M.D.
Saint Paul Facial Plastic Surgeon