Unusual Swelling Inside Nostril After Rhinoplasty?! (photos)

March 3, 2015
Asked By:adendidi in Miami, FL

I had a rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago, and now I have a hard time breathing through my nose and noticed that especially in my left nostril the interior walls are looking very swollen. I think this also makes my nose look bigger/wider from the outside. Is this swelling inside normal or should I be concerned? Am I looking at a pre-stage of scar tissue formation that won't resolve?

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Jeffrey Epstein, MD, FACSHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Facial Plastic Surgery
March 3, 2015

Answer: Swelling inside nostril

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March 3, 2015

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March 8, 2015

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Answer: Postoperative rhinoplasty concerns.

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Answer: Postoperative rhinoplasty concerns.

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March 7, 2015

Answer: Absolutely normal

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