I recently had a revision rhinplasty in a prestigious hospital in Chicago. At 7 weeks after surgery, I feel as though I have a stuffy feeling in my nose, and when I take a deep breath, my nose has a whistling sound. Am I too early in the process yet, or should I be more concerned with this issue? Please help, thank you.
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Answer: Revision Rhinoplasty with Stuffiness and Whistling 7 Weeks After Surgery
The surgeon who performed the procedure is most interested in the patient being satisfied and having an excellent result. In many cases they may perform a minor revision for "operative costs" or at no cost at all depending on the circumstance. Have a meeting with the...
Steroid shots will help only if the height is caused by scar tissue. If the bridge feels hard like bone, then it is probably the rib graft. If this is the case, patience is your best ally as sometimes there is some resorption of the rib graft in the first year and your bridge may end up looking...
You asked a very good question about nasal aesthetics and the impact of grafting on different views. It is true that a washed out nasal bridge can give the sense that your eyes are farther apart. Conversely, adding height to the bridge can theoretically give the sense that eyes are drawn closer...
