March 10th of 2021 I had Septoplasty with Turbinate Reduction of my middle turbinate's (he removed 40-50% each) and small reduction of inferior (less than 10%). I have seen 2 doctors since the surgery both say" I would not have removed that much of the middle turbinate" but you do not have Empty Nose Syndrome. But I still feel way too much cold air that hits my throat on one side and other is still deviated. I am now dizzy alot and have no idea what do next, it ruined my life !
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Answer: 16 months post-op. 40-50% of my middle turbinates were removed. I am now dizzy a lot, what should I do?
Hi, thank you for the question. We need the evaluate the redness of the nose. Images should be send. A dermatology and general check up& internal medicine consultation would be mandatory.
During rhinoplasty to make the nose smaller, if the septum is not corrected well, breathing obstruction and subsequent headaches can worson. An MRI scan often overreads the nasal cavity. A good exam will tell you if more surgery will help. Be sure to see a rhinoplasty expert for consultation.
Many people have deviated septum. It is very common. Although there is a possibility for other causes such as nasal polyps can be the reason, most of the time if you have asymmetry along with breathing problems it will be due to deviated septum. The best way to determine the exact cause is...
