Non-functional and crooked nostril after primary rhinoplasty - Can this be corrected? (photos)

Question

I'm a 50 year old female who recently had primary rhinoplasty and now can't breathe correctly through a previously functional nostril. That nostril now has a wing of cartilage protruding from the columella. It feels like my septum is falling out on that side. It was like this immediately after the surgery and hasn't improved since even though much of the swelling has resolved. Can this be corrected? Should I trust the doctor who did it to fix it? I feel like I got taken.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

What you're seeing up your nostril is a prominent foot the lower lateral cartilage which is pushing into your airway. A thorough internal examination of your nose also required to make a determination if there's any other issues such as valve collapse, deviated septum, or turbinate hypertrophy. That obstructing piece of cartilage can be trimmed back at any point, but it's best to wait at least a year to undergo a revision rhinoplasty for cosmetic purposes. As long as your primary surgeon has lots of rhinoplasty experience, they should to Be able to address that issue

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