I am 6 months post op open septorhinoplasty. Lots of issues ,can feel bone sticking out one side and there’s a lump on the other but in the lower 3rd , there is a flat spot in the middle of my nose it dips in. I can feel a slight gap between the bones. My nose was much thinner previously , now wider but with breathing problems. I have to pull my cheek slightly to let a good flow of air through my nostrils. Any ideas what this could be?
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Dear abigailgarnicaThanks for the question. It’s not easy to comment based solely on one photo but it’s possible to restore the symmetry of your nose and front view. Probably it will be 2 hours surgery under general anesthesia and basic recovery time will be 10-14 days. I wish you all the best.
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Dear Totallyanna, Thanks for the question. It’s not easy to comment based solely on one photo. So far I see a tip plasty help us to refine your lower nose. Probably it will be an hour surgery under general anesthesia and basic recovery time will be 7 days. I wish you all the best.