I had septoplasty and when my doctor opened me up he said I had several large Spurs and scar tissue and did a ground up reconstruction. I had tubes inserted for the first week. When I went in for the tube removal one of the stitches blew and the tubing was waaaay in my nose - almost in my throat. I'm worried 1, this has perhaps pushed my septum over as it wasn't equal pressure and 2) that I have no airflow Bc of this. I'm hoping it's just congestion way back there but am worried.
July 15, 2016
Answer: Difficulty breathing from nose after rhinoplasty Dear chenchel12, It is too soon to assess the final outcome of your surgery. As there is swelling on the exterior, there is also swelling on the inside of your nose that should improve with time. That being said, you should express your breathing concerns to your surgeon and he or she should examine you and should be able to tell if there is a persistent deviation or other cause for your symptoms. Good luck to you.
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July 15, 2016
Answer: Difficulty breathing from nose after rhinoplasty Dear chenchel12, It is too soon to assess the final outcome of your surgery. As there is swelling on the exterior, there is also swelling on the inside of your nose that should improve with time. That being said, you should express your breathing concerns to your surgeon and he or she should examine you and should be able to tell if there is a persistent deviation or other cause for your symptoms. Good luck to you.
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July 15, 2016
Answer: No air flow in one nostril 2 weeks after rhinoplasty Recovering from rhinoplasty is a process. Swelling that causes puffiness on the outside and stuffiness on the inside goes away in stages. In the first 6-8 weeks, the majority of swelling goes down.Over the next 6-9 months, it's a downward trending rollercoaster ride of swelling going down and up. The nose may continue to refine over years.Swelling will go down on one side and then the other side will catch up. This may give an uneven appearance to the nose or one sided stuffiness. The tip is the last area for swelling to resolve.Healing is a process and your surgeon is with you for the journey. Follow-up appointments after rhinoplasty are important. Tell your surgeon about any issues/questions so she/he can guide your care for a safe and happy result. Safety comes first.
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July 15, 2016
Answer: No air flow in one nostril 2 weeks after rhinoplasty Recovering from rhinoplasty is a process. Swelling that causes puffiness on the outside and stuffiness on the inside goes away in stages. In the first 6-8 weeks, the majority of swelling goes down.Over the next 6-9 months, it's a downward trending rollercoaster ride of swelling going down and up. The nose may continue to refine over years.Swelling will go down on one side and then the other side will catch up. This may give an uneven appearance to the nose or one sided stuffiness. The tip is the last area for swelling to resolve.Healing is a process and your surgeon is with you for the journey. Follow-up appointments after rhinoplasty are important. Tell your surgeon about any issues/questions so she/he can guide your care for a safe and happy result. Safety comes first.
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