Can this affect my breathing? It's been a week and a half since my surgery and I thought wearing glasses would be okay after the first week. I've noticed these dents on the bridge of my nose though, my breathing isn't as good as when I got my nose splint inserts taken out, is this normal? Is your breathing supposed to deteriorate after your nose splints get taken out? Once the swelling goes away, will my breathing get better? or do you think my glasses are a cause of my breathing problems?
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In general, straightening a crooked nose is a very difficult procedure and requires a specialist. It is not always possible to get the nose 100% straight, but great improvements can still be made. I would recommend an in-person consult with a board certified rhinoplasty specialist. He or she...
The crooked nose is straightened with medial and lateral osteotomies of the nasal bones. Sometimes, a cartilaginous spreader graft is placed underneath the concave upper lateral cartilage in the mid vault area to help with breathing and straightening. Minor tip adjustments may be necessary...
Rhinoplasty surgery would be necessary to correct a nasal hump. I would recommend a consult with a board certified rhinoplasty specialist. He/she will be able to examine your nose in person and provide you with advice. Computer imaging software may be used, where your surgeon can morph a photo...