I'm planning a revision rhinoplasty and my doctor uses packing for two days after the operation. I have anxiety about getting no air at all through my nose during this time. Can patients get any air at all with nasal packing? It's usually compared to a "stuffy nose" but with a stuffy nose you can still breathe a little bit. Can you please let me know if you are completely blocked up or if most patients can breathe a little through the packing? I want to have a realistic idea of what to expect. Thank you!
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Two issues presented here. #1. Why are you allowing this event to keep reoccurring? Are you looking to have revision surgery?#2. The chances are you should return to see your chosen operative surgeon for examination of your nose.
Thank you for your question. I would recommend seeing your surgeon just to make sure everything is ok. I think you should be fine but your surgeon knows what he/she did during surgery and would be the best person to advise you. Best of luck to you.
It's difficult to judge your outcome without seeing your before photos. You are certainly swollen, but you may not have supratip swelling. We reserve steroid injections after rhinoplasty for supratip swelling that may resemble a "poly beak". Your tip may appear a bit droopy, but without a before...
