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Why can't I breathe from one side of my nose 8 years after rhinoplasty?

xxenaaDec 23, 2022
Hi there, i had rhinoplasty 8 years ago and surgeon did osteotomies, tried to straighten my nose (made it very wide so it looks straight but it seems like an illusion, i know ENT like to do this sometimes). When i pull my cheek to the side i can breathe but otherwise its blocked. Why can this be?

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Selcuk Inanli, MD

Hello! Thank you for your question.In order to make an evaluation of your case and say if your expectation is realistic we need photos from your face from front / side / down. Without photos I cannot say anything for sure, each case is special. Best regards!

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