Nose Makes Strange Clicking Noise when I Eat, Is This Normal?

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I had surgery Aug/10/12 so it's been over a year My doctor told me my healing could take up to 2 years , I have pretty thick skin and my nose area produces quite a bit more oil then most women's do, Here's what's happening , the left side of my nose has healed the least (it's smaller on the right compared to the left side) anyway when I eat after I wake up my nose clicks and it's painful . When I chew with the right side of my nose it's not a issue .

Adam Bryce Weinfeld, MD · Answer

this generally is due to a firm columellar strut is was placed deep to provide tip support. it does support the tissues well - the compromise is clicking some times. if it is painful consider having it reduced.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

If a columella strut was placed, sometimes it can click. If it bothers you, the columella strut usually can be shortened a bit.

Nose Makes Strange Clicking Noise when I Eat, Is This Normal?

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