I underwent septorhinoplasty a while ago due to a broken nose. I had issues breathing through my nose but it was much worse on the left side. After surgery, breathing improved overall but still much better on the right side. There are times when no air is coming in or out of the left side at all. The left side looks different as well.
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July 7, 2022
Answer: Is it possible that nasal valve could be causing obstruction after rhinoplasty?
You need to visit with a plastic surgeon or facial plastic surgeon who does a lot of noses. This is not an straight forward refinement. The other facial issues are a bit difficult to assess with the pictures you provided but I like fillers for cheeks and then I like to convert to fat graft for...
You can decide whether the surgery is successful or not, only after 1 year has passed after the surgery. We call this disorder "inverted V deformity". It is mostly a situation related to the technique applied in the surgery. If it bothers you a lot, you can have the surgery again. But it would...
Hi Joan! There is definitely time for improvement to occur. I often tell my patients that final changes aren't present until the 10-12 month (sometimes longer!). The tip and front view are often the slowest to notice changes. I have my patient perform compressions for swelling, tape nightly, and...