I got a rhinoplasty 4 weeks ago. I recently got sick and instinctively tried to blow my nose (I was unable to think clearly due to not feeling well), before feeling a sudden pain upon pinching it. Is this likely to have permanently damaged my results? The nostrils appear uneven now (previously they healed to the point of being symmetrical). Will I need a revision, or is it likely just swelling? Or is there anything I can do to self correct? I'm really worried.
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Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
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First of all, I am really surprised and saddened to hear that a procedure that you did not request was applied to you. Coming to your question, yes it is possible to enlarge your nostril.
It is necessary to take a piece of tissue called a graft from your body and place it in your...
Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your description, placement of spreader grafts would likely be able to help address your mid-vault issues. With good surgical technique, you could likely have an outstanding result. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified...
Hello and thank you for your question. Red light therapy is not effective and nostril retainers are never a good idea. The final results take at least 1.5 years for the swelling to fully resolve. This can require lots of patience and waiting. Steroid injections performed by your surgeon can...