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Should my septum move on the inside of my nostrils when I breath out?

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Keen4Feb 2, 2018

I had rhinoplasty 2 months ago and I’m noticing just today that upon examining the inside of my nostrils, my septum moves to the right when I breathe out. Should I be concerned about a revision? Could this be a result of having been sick with colds twice during my recovery?

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Scott Trimas, MD

It is very likely that your nose will continue to flatten out as the swelling goes out from the surgery. Implants can create additional swelling that can last several months so at this time I would remain patient and follow up with your surgeon.

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Andrew L. Greensmith, MBChB, FRACS

Thank you for your question. Although VSG may seem like a simple surgery, it does take some time to recover properly. Although four to six weeks is the minimum amount of time you should wait before having another surgery, I recommend waiting a bit longer to ensure complete and proper healing. My...

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Rodney A. Green, MD

Excision of the full thickness skin graft and direct closure of the defect would be the best option in my opinion. This may lift the tip of your nose slightly but will result in a better appearance. A skin graft is inevitably going to look different from the surrounding skin.

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Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS

Well, it's not normal to have frank pain with splint removal, as well as not requiring "a ton of force." Yet, if a forceps was used, it may have been more uncomfortable for you but less potentially damaging to the healing tissues.Timing of splint removal is an issue that has not been discussed....

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Philip Solomon, MD, FRCS

Crying will not ruin your rhinoplasty procedure.  Post operative anxiety and sadness are common after rhinoplasty surgery.   Speak to your surgeon if you are experiencing significant mood change or anxiety..  Best of luck. 

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