I had septoplasty and turbinate reduction 8 days ago and I have been taking medicines prescribed by the doctor but I can't breathe at all from my nose and it seems no improvement at all in 8 days. I have been breathing through my mouth for 8 days now.. is it normal?? However I notice when I walk my nostrils open slightly for a second or two but then again completely gets blocked
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Dear nosetake2 in Los Angeles, California:
Shield graft is used to give a more defined and projecting tip. It is typically used when the tip is round and the cartilages are soft and without the addition of a graft there is less chance of satisfaction with respect to the appearance of the tip, ...
Swelling can cause a feeling of tension and even pain, and is expected in the first few weeks after rhinoplasty. If the feelings are getting worse and the swelling is increasing, particularly if there is also redness, then there is a possibility of infection, and you should contact your surgeon....
From the pictures you provided, I believe you have a subtle dislocation of your caudal septum to the left. This is similar to a sliding door being off its track, which can adversely affect the tip cartilages. I recommend you seek consultation with a rhinoplasty surgeon!