Had a septorhinoplasty, can’t breathe properly and It’s asymmetrical. Is this normal or do I need a revision? (photos)

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I had a closed septorhinoplasty in Istanbul around 14 months ago. After the surgery I have struggled with my breathing even more than before. My second issue is the asymmetry. It’s mostly visible when I take pictures with my phone and the picture is flipped, but you can also see it in person. You can see it on the tip and nostrils. I have contacted my doctors assistant, and she tells me this is normal. I don’t know if I should consider a revision surgery, or wait.

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @Kaykaay, thank you for your question. The healing process and the final result depend on the proper surgical technique. You may consider visiting an ENT specialist to help check and give an opinion on the internal structures of the nose because the septum looks a little deviated. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.

Samuel Lin, MD, FACS · Answer

Breathing issues may occur before or after a surgery, depending on inside the nose anatomy.. moving forward there are likely procedures that can help...

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Your nose looks excellent. Enlarged turbinates are the most likely cause of breathing problems. They can be removed surgically or injected with steroid to reduce them.

Gurkan Kayabasoglu, MD · Answer

Hello. If you send clearer photos, we will have a chance to understand your question better. But of course, breathing worse after any nose surgery should not be an expected result. I’m the only triple board-certified facial plastic surgeon all around Europe. I’m just focused on this issue. I am a doctor who goes to almost every country in the world and explains my techniques to important doctors with the seminar invitations I receive, so I am definitely the only doctor who can perform your operation very comfortably and successfully. You can get more detailed information about me, ask all questions about your case and sending your photos to my assistants at the number on my profile (+90 539 204 40 90). You can also book an online consultation and discuss your problems with me. With all respect.

Had a septorhinoplasty, can’t breathe properly and It’s asymmetrical. Is this normal or do I need a revision? (photos)

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Had a septorhinoplasty, can’t breathe properly and It’s asymmetrical. Is this normal or do I need a revision? (photos)

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