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After septoplasty, my nose looks like its curving downward and nose tip is not sharp anymore. I wanted to know is this normal?

divyezApr 7, 2019
I just had my septoplasty 3 months back. Before surgery, my nose looked straight and both of my nostrils would appear even if I slightly tilt my head up but now they are not visible enough am I having retracted columella? when I smile my nose looks, even more, pointing downward also sometimes in the morning, my nose tip will become bigger and bulbous should I worry about this all Are there any exercise to straighten and sharp my nose I am hesitated to go for another surgery Thank you

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Suleyman Tas, MD, FEBOPRAS

Hello, thank you for your question and shared photos.Based on them we can say that as healing process requires, you have swelling as a part of your healing. Your nose  can look upturned due to edema and swelling, you need to complete your healing that take at least one year.Best Regards,

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Suleyman Tas, MD, FEBOPRAS

Hello, thank you for your question and provided information.After nose operation there is a healing time that is at least one year long to the final result and during that process you have edema and swelling as a part of your healing. Your photos is limited to make evaluation. It is too early to...

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Dear Alfi dasthakeer, Thank you for your question and congratulations on your septoplasty operation. I tell all of my patients, that for the first 2-3 weeks they may feel as if they have a stuffy nose. It takes awhile for the swelling to go down. It is important to be patient, as the final ...

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