Had Doctor Made my Nostrils Too Small?

Question

i had surgery 40 days ago.i think i am having breathing problem doctor narrowed my nostrils, i think new nose holes are small, can he make them bigger?

Paul S. Nassif, MD · Answer

Hello,

	40 days is still very soon after your surgery, and you are still experiencing swelling. It would be best to speak with your physician at this time, as he/she knows the extent of your surgery and exactly what was performed. Thank you, and good luck.

	Dr. Nassif

Theda C. Kontis, MD · Answer

It is too early to tell if your nostrils are too small because you are still swollen. Because you have thick skin, it will probably take you close to a year for all the swelling to resolve. If you are having trouble breathing through your nose, discuss this with your surgeon. They may want to consider a short course of oral steroids to help with the postoperative swelling.

Farbod Esmailian, MD · Answer

Had Doctor Made my Nostrils Too Small?
	
	i had surgery 40 days ago.i think i am having breathing problem doctor narrowed my nostrils, i think new nose holes are small, can he make them bigger?

	Your nostrils do appear a bit tight, but the doctor did not per se make it smaller.  What it appears is that he increased the projection of the tip and by doing this it pulls the alae, the skin outside the holes inward.  You are also pretty swollen given that you are only 40 days out from your surgery.  I would suggest waiting until about 6-12 months and assess the situation then.

	Good luck.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Too early bto tell but thanks for the photos. I recommend waiting for a 3 to 6 month time frame, than make your decision. From MIAMI , Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, 305 598 0091

Claudio DeLorenzi, MD · Answer

40 Days and 40 Nights may be enough to cleanse the Earth, but it is not enough time for your swelling to resolve after surgery! Wait, wait, wait. If your breathing problem is at night (mainly) consider getting some of the adhesive nasal strips from your local drugstore. That will help while the swelling is resolving.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is tough to say whether or not your nostrils are too small. Being about 6 wks out from surgery is too early to assess this questions because the tissues are still swollen.

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

At 40 days post-op you do have swelling which will improve. Have your surgeon examine you to determine the cause of your breathing problem.

Had Doctor Made my Nostrils Too Small?

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