1.5 years post rhinoplasty Overall results are okay, but I cannot breathe out of the right nostril still. A small amount of air can make its way in and out. I also have unevenness from below and I am wondering if the right side has slight collapse. I was advised to continue nasal spray but that hasn’t resolved the issue. If I pull the cheek slightly or push the lower nostril slightly outward, I can breathe.
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It is possible to make it much smaller than it is now . However, as your surgeon mentioned that it takes longer for patients with thick skin to heal . Also, it’s not possible to expect unrealistic results such as a small nose when you have thick skin. With that said, I believe good outcome w...
Thank you for your question and for sharing your photographs. Subtle deviations of the nose affect all of us to some degree, and these combine with facial asymmetries to create slightly different appearances of the nose from various angles. In your case, from the semi-profile view, you may...
Yes, part of rhinoplasty can include debulking soft tissue of the nasal tip while also shaping the cartilages and providing tip support with grafts. I would also potentially consider seeing a dermatologist for low dose Accutane to help thin the skin. I would see an American Board of Plastic...
