I had a primary rhino/ septoplasty in 2009. I was pretty pleased with the result, but now I feel I would benefit from my nostrils being made less flared. My doctor did not touch them during the surgery, I believe he was being conservative because I had a very wide nose to begin with and he wasn't sure how it would heal. I'm not sure exactly how this surgery works, although I have done some research on the internet, I would like a professional opinion...
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March 21, 2014
Answer: How can I make my nostrils less noticeable?
Good afternoon. After injury/surgery to the nose, it can become REALLY swollen, and this swelling can take a LONG TIME to resolve (up to 1-2 years to fully resolve). The swelling typically peaks about 72 hours after injury/surgery. After that, it progressively improves, with most swelling gone...
I agree that you will need cartilage grafts to help push down the tip of your nose. If you had previous breathing issues it is likely that the septal cartilage has been harvested and you may end up requiring a rib cartilage graft to push the tip downward. If there is no breathing...
