I'm having difficulty breathing after my rhinoplasty. What should I do?

October 29, 2023
Asked By:kayla1236

Hello, I have a concern. I had an ethnic Rhinoplasty and I am 3 months post-op and I am having difficulty breathing out my left nostril. I looked inside my nose and it seemed like my nasal cavity was pinched and it's blocking my airway. I just need help what should I do

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November 21, 2023

Answer: You should visit your surgeon or an otolaryngologist regarding nasal obstruction 3 months after rhinoplasty.

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Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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November 21, 2023

Answer: You should visit your surgeon or an otolaryngologist regarding nasal obstruction 3 months after rhinoplasty.

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Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
November 1, 2023

Answer: Talk to your surgeon

Lexie Wang, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified Otolaryngologist
November 1, 2023

Answer: Talk to your surgeon

Lexie Wang, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified Otolaryngologist
November 15, 2023

Answer: Rhinoplasty

Samuel Lin, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 15, 2023

Answer: Rhinoplasty

Samuel Lin, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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