2 years post-op. Empty nose syndrome or normal?

January 22, 2025
Asked By:Cool727069 in Abbeyville, Colorado

Hello doctors, I had my rhinoplasty surgery 2 years ago, and i still feel like my nose is still a little sore, dry, and irritation especially from the inside of nose (nasals), is it normal to feel discomfort and little burning and irritation sensation or is it what's called the empty nose syndrome? ( My breathing isn't bad )

Answers (3)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
February 20, 2025

Answer: Empty nose syndrome is associated with aggressive turbinate resection.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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February 20, 2025

Answer: Empty nose syndrome is associated with aggressive turbinate resection.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
February 13, 2025

Answer: Nose

Lexie Wang, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified Otolaryngologist
February 13, 2025

Answer: Nose

Lexie Wang, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified Otolaryngologist
February 5, 2025

Answer: Rhinoplasty

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 5, 2025

Answer: Rhinoplasty

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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