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4 Months Post Op Nose Is Misshapen and I'm Having Breathing Problems. What is Wrong with my Nose?
I have done rhinoplasty 4 months ago reducing a small hump and access cartilage on my nose. However, there is something wrong with the shape and my breathing. What is wrong with my nose?
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Hannass
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Identifying Breathing Problems After Rhinoplasty
You should definitely have a facial plastic surgeon take a look to get sound advice and it is difficult to comment without an examination or photos but:
1. A nose that has unwanted cosmetic characteristics at over 3 months post-op may still change but an experienced facial plastic surgeon could help you there. Things may change, but not that much.
2. The breathing issues could be from a few anatomical problems. Your septum could be deviated as a result of...
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4 Months Post Op Nose Is Misshapen and I'm Having Breathing Problems. What is Wrong with my Nose?
4 Months Post Op Nose Is Misshapen and I'm Having Breathing Problems. What is Wrong with my Nose? There's no way to tell what's going on with your nose without before and after photos of your nose for evaluation.
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Changing nose shape may affect breathing
It is important to define any breathing problem prior to cosmetic rhinoplasty. Changing the shape of the nose may affect the air flow permanently, and it certainly will affect it for a few months as the swelling in the structures decreases.
If breathing difficulties arise after rhinoplasty, they may be temporary or permanent. An accurate evaluation of the post operative anatomy can determine which is the case.
If breathing problems are present before a cosmetic...
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Breathing problems after rhinoplasty
Breathing problems are a risk to consider after rhinoplasty and can have several causes from issues with the septum, internal valve, or external valve near the nostril. Swelling can explain airway issues after the first two months, however breathing problems after three deserve a visit to your surgeon to help sort things out.
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peterejohnsonmd
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Please send your pictures
It is impossible to make any comments about the surgery without examination or pictures. Please send before and after pictures.
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Trouble breathing after rhinoplasty
When the hump is reduced there can be damage to the supporting structure of the nasal vault leading to airway collapse when you take a breath. A board certified plastic surgeon with rhinoplasty experience can examine you to determine which part of the nasal airway is compromised. The diagnosis is important because there can be several procedures used for airway improvement.
In general, airway improvement can involve:
removal of some clogging tissues (turbinates, deviated...
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Problems Breathing after Rhinoplasty
You need to get this evaluated by a facial plastic surgeon who has experience in both head and neck surgery and facial plastic surgery. The reason is because while you may be happy with the outward appearance of your nose, the underlying anatomical structures may be impairing your ability to breathe through your nose. Unfortunately, this is a common problem following rhinoplasty that is performed without addressing the underlying anatomy.
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