Bleeding & blockage after rhinoplasty 18 months, is this normal?
June 15, 2024
Asked By:Rita Housseini in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
I did rhinoplasty 18 months around. Recently after relocation, I’ve been experiencing inner bleeding, blockage, and sometimes difficulty in breathing. Is it normal?
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To avoid Stigmata of previous alarplasty, it's best to leave all scars at the nasal base. When considering nostril narrowing surgery, if the scars are left externally, this can be quite distracting. Thank you for your question. Sincerely, Dr Joseph
During rhinoplasty surgery, when nasal bones on narrowed, it tends to make the bridge raise higher than it is. I don't think it's unreasonable to keep some degree of a bump, however, some profile modifications would likely need to be performed. I hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr. Joseph
We generally recommend rhinoplasty surgery for people who have realistic expectations, and also have severe dissatisfaction with the nasal appearances. If you have the satisfaction is only mild, it may be best to hold off. I think it's reasonable to expect a bit of tip raising and bridge...