I had a rhinoplasty in 2019 and a hard nose hit in 2020. Since then, it feels like there are rods along the sides of my nose where the muscles are, I can't move my nasal muscles without experiencing significant resistance, and there is a popping noise when I blink or scrunch my nose around the eye. I have also noticed that when I push my nose from the sides, the blocked feeling completely resolves for 5-15 seconds. Could cartilage grafts become dislodged and interfere with muscle? Thanks
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Hello! Thank you for your question. As far as I can understand from your question 7 months is not enough to see the final result. The swelling stays according to your skin. If you have thick skin you might have swelling for much longer time. Best Regards!
Thanks for the question. Yes, rhinoplasty can be used to correct an asymmetrical nostril. Asymmetry of the nostrils can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetics, injury, or a previous surgery. During a rhinoplasty procedure, the surgeon can make precise incisions and manipulate the...
Hello! Thank you for your question. As far as I can see from your question it is not a common side affect of rhinoplasty surgery. However, It is difficult to make a proper evaluation. If you can provide photos from front of your face, from the side of your face and 1 meter away I would be able...
