For a year or two now, if I place my finger inside either side of my nose (but more so on the left) and press inward, my nose pops/cracks and I feel pressure release and I can breath better suddenly, but only for a few moments. Why? And could this be harmful?
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H. George Brennan, MD, FACS - Account Suspended says:
Thank you for your question. Although you are concerned, four weeks after a rhinoplasty is very early to tell the outcome. Uneven swelling can make it appear that your nose tip is crooked. When all the swelling subsides ( it may take up to a year or more) your nose will most likely even out...
The swollen appearance on either sides of your nose are due to broad bony vault . This can be corrected by lateral osteotomy. Also, if you have difficulty breathing which is relieved by pulling at the skin on either sides, you will benefit from spreader graft placement. Do consult a plastic...
The nose is never perfectly straight, even after rhinoplasty. A deviated septum is very common and present to various degrees before and after surgery. Three months is generally considered very early after rhinoplasty and many issues are typically due to swelling, which gradually resolve with ...
