Im a 21 year old male with low income and very unhappy with my nose, I often get fun of it, especially with my family. I do have trouble breathing from my nose and don't know if medical will cover it. Is it possible for my nose be straighten and look normal To other people?
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Dear Stev92, Thank you for your question. Based on the description, this appears to be the bottom end of your septum. It is unlikely to cause any further problems, other than breathing, which seems to not be an issue for you. If your GP is willing to refer you, I would encourage you to see an ...
Most likely there is some swelling or nasal crusting that is blocking the airway on one side. It is not uncommon to have asymmetric nasal swelling after surgery and the inside of the nose does take about 4-6 weeks to heal. The fact that you could breathe well after the splints were removed is ...
Thank you for your question. Smoking will, without a doubt, cause a delay in healing in the delicate tissues of the nose and septum. In our office, we require patients to be nicotine free for 4 weeks prior to surgery and for at least 4 weeks post op.