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Closed rhinoplasty/septoplasty 1 year ago, haven't been able to breathe well. Surgeon advising another surgery?

lisanorgaardSep 8, 2022
Hello. I had a closed rhinoplasty/septoplasty one year ago. I haven’t been able to breathe well through my right nostril sine the surgery was performed. I have seen the surgeon a number of times and have expressed that my quality of life has been seriously affected. The surgeon dismisses my problem and gives me a steroid injection. Now that I am at the one year mark the surgeon is advising another surgery to open the airway. I feel very anxious trusting this surgeon again. Advice on proceeding?

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Dr. Joseph Shvidler, MD
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David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACS

Hi there! Sorry that you’re feeling sad over your rhinoplasty. If it’s only been a few months, chances are there is a great deal of swelling that needs to resolve. DCF grafts can become irregular and may take time to smooth since they are not rigid when placed. Taping is a good idea as it wil...

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David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACS

Good Afternoon! There are ways to improve your nose. At 7 months, there still is time for healing to occur. Much of the nasal shape and refinement will continue through 10-12 months. To reduce swelling, I will suggest steroid injections, compressions, and taping depending on the patient. I would...

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Joseph Shvidler, MD

I am sorry to hear that you are having breathing problems. Your nose produces several liters of mucous to help keep the air moist. If you have normal breathing through your nose, mucous evaporates and there is not as much to drain back. If you have an altered anatomy with a narrow passageway,...

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