So it's been exactly six weeks since I did my rhinoplasty.The results have been great and I am totally satisfied. However I have been having this breathing issue: one nostril is always blocked. so I breathe with the other nostril, and as soon as it opens up, the other nostril automatically-magically blocks. So I'm always breathing through one nostril only, never both. And my doctor is out of the country now so I can't visit him. Does this have an explanation? Do I need another surgery? Thank you
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August 12, 2013
Answer: Breathing problems may persist six weeks after rhinoplasty.
Most likely your nose will not return to its normal shape. Nasal trauma that deforms the nose or causes breathing difficulties should be examined by a Plastic Surgeon or ENT/ facial plastic surgeon to see what has been injured, that there is no septal hematoma that may have to be...
Well, yes your nose can be rotated up. You have to be careful not to get too much nostril show. There are specific limits in the angle between the nose in the lip that look good.
