I had a septoplasty and rhinoplasty 7 months ago. I now cannot breathe properly through either nostril. Occasionally the left one will open up for the most part they are both quite blocked (can hardly get any air through the right nostril) It has been like this ever since surgery so I am gathering it is not a cold and I am assuming I shouldn't be having breathing problems this long after? Does it sound like I will need to have surgery again? Thanks
Answer: Seek evaluation If you are still having trouble breathing 7 months after surgery, it is not a cold. There can be a number of contributing factors. I recommend an evaluation by a surgeon who specializes both in functional and cosmetic issues. In some cases the rhinoplasty specialist will seek the help of an ENT colleague who specializes in "inside the nose" issues. However in your situation there may be some issues directly related to the surgery that they might not appreciate fully. A cosmetic rhinoplasty surgeon who is "double board certified" in Facial Plastic Surgery and also ENT who actively treats cosmetic and functional issues will be able to evaluate and treat the inside and outside of your nose. I am one such surgeon, and of course there are a substantial number of surgeons like me. Good luck!
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Answer: Seek evaluation If you are still having trouble breathing 7 months after surgery, it is not a cold. There can be a number of contributing factors. I recommend an evaluation by a surgeon who specializes both in functional and cosmetic issues. In some cases the rhinoplasty specialist will seek the help of an ENT colleague who specializes in "inside the nose" issues. However in your situation there may be some issues directly related to the surgery that they might not appreciate fully. A cosmetic rhinoplasty surgeon who is "double board certified" in Facial Plastic Surgery and also ENT who actively treats cosmetic and functional issues will be able to evaluate and treat the inside and outside of your nose. I am one such surgeon, and of course there are a substantial number of surgeons like me. Good luck!
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May 17, 2016
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello with 7 months post op, you should be seeing the final results of your surgery. but in this case you should definitely have a consult with your surgeon because not being able to breath at this point is not normal. your surgeon needs to evaluate you and correct it .Thank you
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May 17, 2016
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello with 7 months post op, you should be seeing the final results of your surgery. but in this case you should definitely have a consult with your surgeon because not being able to breath at this point is not normal. your surgeon needs to evaluate you and correct it .Thank you
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