Is it possible the nose was made too small for me to breathe? (Photo)

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Hello all, since my rhinoplasty 1 month ago I have been having a hard time breathing but I can't tell if it's just my head freaking out about the tip revision or if there is truly something wrong. Here are some pics. Is it possible the nose was made too narrow and I'm not getting enough oxygen? Or does this seem more like anxiety and I need to see a therapist? It almost feels like I just don't feel air coming in thru my nose anymore and it freaks me out. What else can it be? I am so depressed.

Christian Paquet, MD · Answer

Hi DenverBronco2,
Sorry to hear you are having some breathing difficulty.  You are still very early in your recovery period, and intra-nasal swelling and mucous production can absolutely obstruct some breathing for quite some time.  I would expect that your breathing would continue to improve as time goes on.  That being said, without being able to examine your nose in person it is difficult to tell for sure.

Philip Solomon, MD, FRCS · Answer

Its difficult to answer this question without a full nasal examination.  See your surgeon and express your concerns.  Possible causes of breathing problems after rhinoplasty include a residual deviated septum, nasal s carring called synechia, nasal valve narrowing, turbinate swelling, post surgical swelling

Mohsen Tavoussi, MD, DO · Answer

The healing process after Rhinoplasty can be as long as 12 to 18 months. This is particularly true for a nose with a considerable thick skin. It is true that the nasal volume decreases with rhinoplasty especially if the nose is quite large but one month after surgery is too soon to make a judgement on the result. Best thing you can do follow up with your surgeon during the healing process. There are various supportivr treatments that can be used. Best

Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted) · Answer

Sorry for your problem but an examination is needed.  So see your surgeon or other expert in the area and be examinedDr Corbin

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