Do nose strips make your nose look wider? I had a nose job 10 months ago.

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Do nose strips breath right make your nose looks wider if using them daily over time especially if I had a nose job 10 months ago?

John Layke, DO, FACS · Answer

My question to you is this:  Did you have functional breathing problems prior to surgery, and if so, were they addressed in surgery?  If you are still having to use nasal strips 10 months after surgery, it is likely that you may need something additional performed, such as turbinate surgery or spreader graft placement.  Relay your question to your surgeon and he or she will be able to formulate a plan tailored to your specific needs.  Good luck!

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

I question your use of strips to breathe normally after rhinoplasty surgery. You should ask why you still have problems and what can or should be done to improve nasal function permanently.

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