Symtoms: unable to fully breathe. Nostrils go inward when breathing in. I'm able to twist the nose very easily to one side of the nose. There's an obvious depression/bent. Reason for surgery: tip and slightly smaller profile Hello! I've been having trouble breathing and I've been having issues accepting my nose. There's a few reasons why. With the help of the photos, what could be wrong with my nose?
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April 9, 2018
Answer: Bent nose, unable to breathe fully, advice?
Thank you for the imaging! It looks like natural fluctuation in the nasal cycle. empty nose syndrome would occur with a turbinectomy (when the entire turbinate is cut out), not when its coblated. However, if you have any concerns about your breathing, feel free to discuss this your doc and m...
Dear Janedoe, Your nose can be improved both functionally and aesthetically at the same time.The insurance company will pay for the functional portion of your procedure and the work that needs to be done to repair the fracture. A hump removal at the same time is a common procedure and will be b...
Thanks for your post. I would share your concerns with your surgeon and ask if nasal bone osteotomies were performed. Nasal bone osteotomies are used in rhinoplasty to reduce the width of the nasal bones and improve the aesthetic lines. If your dorsal hump was reduced without osteotomies being ...