Heavy pressure on my nose 1.5 years after septorhinoplasty. Is it slowly collapsing? (photos)

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4 months post-op I started feeling intense pressure on my nose and it lasted for almost 2 months. The pressure disappeared for a while but appeared again 2 weeks ago and it feels like my nose is sinking in. I am so anxious that it could be slowly collapsing because of the weak underlying structure. My nose is still very sensitive more than a year after the surgery. Does gradual nose collapse usually come with pain like feeling intense pressure specifically on my dorsum and tip of the nose?

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Additionally, there is no evidence of structural collapse of your nose, and if you're breathing well, it's conceivable that nasal pressure could be a variant of migraine. Please consider discussing these concerns with your surgeon. I hope this is helpful. Dr Joseph

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question.I don't know if your surgeon used any cartilage (from ear or rib) to support the tip. The nose tip can collapse with time if it is not well-supported. I recommend you to go and get a check-up with your surgeon.Best regards!

Heavy pressure on my nose 1.5 years after septorhinoplasty. Is it slowly collapsing? (photos)

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