When I blowing my nose, I hear this pop sound. Rhinoplasty? (Photo)

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When I blowing my nose I hear this pop sound which concerns me everytime I also feel that structure could be require for me to breathe better

Mark K. Markarian, MD, MSPH, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question and photographs.  You should ideally be seen in person by a plastic surgeon who can examine you in person and evaluate the function of your nose.  If you have breathing difficulty, surgery on your septum and cartilage grafts to improve your breathing may be performed.  In your rhinoplasty
consultation, be sure your surgeon addresses all your aesthetic goals and concerns
specifically, and discusses the surgery details including the position and size
of the incisions used (with actual photographs and not just digital animations),
the risks and benefits of the procedure, recovery time, and post-operative
course.  Also, be sure to see plenty of before-and-after pictures in women
who have a similar nose appearance to yours, and preferably at different time
frames (3 weeks out, 3 months out, etc) to more accurately predict your own
surgical outcome.
And lastly, I think the most
important component of the consultation is to establish a good connection with
your plastic surgeon.  It’s the connection that allows you to clearly define your desired nose outcome
goals, the first step of this whole process. If you don’t feel you have a
good connection with your plastic surgeon after your consultation, he/she may
not be the best surgeon for you.Please refer to the link below for further information.
Good luck.
Mark K Markarian, MD, MSPH
Harvard-trained Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  If you are having breathing problems, there are several possible techniques which could be performed to help you breathe better including possible septoplasty and spreader grafts.  The best intervention will depend on your intranasal examination.   Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.   The most
important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend
that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who
can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Don Fontana, MD · Answer

You need a consultation. Most likely you are opening the eustachian tube that goes from the internal nasal area to the inner ear. When you  blow  your nose the increased pressure may open the tube resulting in a popping sensation in one or both ears.  See a PS or ENT doc for an exam.

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